
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC from $500 (32 Rentals)
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Gaston County, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gaston County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Gaston County Studio Apartments | $1,516 | $957 | $2,946 |
Gaston County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,461 | $850 | $5,330 |
Gaston County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,649 | $1,000 | $4,872 |
Gaston County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,295 | $5,871 |
Gaston County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,380 | $1,495 | $2,595 |
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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 Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $702. Meadows at Edgemont in the Newport Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $791. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Central School Lofts | 1 BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $702 |
Meadows at Edgemont | The Garden | 2BR,1BA | $791 |
Circle Oaks Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Carriage House Apartment Homes | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $965 |
Twin Oaks | One bedroom 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Southfork Apartments - Dallas TH | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
x - Cedar Ridge Apartments | 2 bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,070 |
Ashbrook Village | The Soho, Premium | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Crowders View Townhomes | 1 X 1 Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC
As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.19 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $1,870. The second greatest value Gaston County apartment is the Litchfield Model at Affinity at Kendrick starting at $1,970 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Eagles Walk neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaston County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Affinity at Hudson | Litchfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
Affinity at Kendrick | Litchfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
The Reserve at Catawba Creek | 3 BR Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
Nu Hudson | 2 Bedroom W/ Window | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.00 |
The Arbors | The Arbors | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
The 28 at Mount Holly | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.28 |
Carriage House/Azalea | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
Oaks at Edgemont | 1bd/1ba-Largest Floor Plan in Gastonia-The Oaks... | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Central School Lofts | 1 BR, 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $0.88 |
5309 Lewis Rd, Unit 4 | 5309 Lewis Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gaston County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gaston County?
The cheapest apartment in Gaston County is Central School Lofts which is listed at $702, while the average apartment in Gaston County costs $2,547.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gaston County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Gaston County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gaston County?
Cheap apartments in Gaston County have an average cost of $116 which is $2,431 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gaston County.
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