Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Destination at Union
$966 - $5,266
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Destination at Union

1272 Union RdGastonia, NC 28054
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Betty595
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Betty595

595 Betty StGastonia, NC 28054

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Village Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

1400 Paige CtGastonia, NC 28054
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Forbes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forbes Manor

4200 Forbes RdGastonia, NC 28054
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Cheapest Available Gaston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaston County, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $825. Circle Oaks Apartments in the Applecreek Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$966
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$970
Timbercrest Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$975
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$995
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Central School Lofts3 BR, 2BA3BR,2BA$999
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1,025
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$1,036

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of August 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.28 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $2,015. The second greatest value Gaston County apartment is the 3 BR, 2BA Model at Central School Lofts starting at $999 with a $0.71 price per square foot in the Crowders View neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaston County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Central School Lofts3 BR, 2BA3BR,2BA$0.71
The Lofts at Osage MillThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Twin OaksWhite oak two bedroom premium2BR,1.5BA$1.19
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.02
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The 28 at Mount Holly2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Rutherford Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gaston County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Gaston County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Gaston County is at Destination at Union listed at $966.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaston County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gaston County Apartment is $825 at Residences At Humboldt Lake.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gaston County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gaston County is starting from $975 at Timbercrest Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Gaston County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gaston County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Central School Lofts and starts from $999.

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