Cheap Homes for Rent in Gaston County, NC from $625 (38 Rentals)

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property at 812 W 2nd Ave
$950 - $995
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Affordability

812 W 2nd Ave

GastoniaNC28052

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property at 113 Stroupe Rd
$1,100

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,100

Total Monthly Price$1,100
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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113 Stroupe Rd, Unit E

113 Stroupe Rd
GastoniaNC28056

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property at 3715 York Hwy
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 17
Luxury

3715 York Hwy

GastoniaNC28052
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Cheapest Available Gaston County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaston County, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Rutherford Crossing priced from $508. Leonard Greene in the Spencer Mountain Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $782. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutherford Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$508
Leonard Greene1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$782
S Emerson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
1-bedroom 1-bath In Gastonia1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$800
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
SRP-SH009-1918 Winget Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Alice Avenue1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$875
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$888
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
320 Osceola St1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of September 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.24 price per square foot Three Bed / Two Bath Model at The Lofts at Osage Mill in the in the Crowders View neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Gaston County apartment is the White oak two bedroom premium Model at Twin Oaks starting at $1,425 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Timberlake 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.
The Lofts at Osage MillThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.24
Twin OaksWhite oak two bedroom premium2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Moss Creek Condos, IncMoss Creek, Gastonia NC - 2br 2ba Apartment2BR,2BA$1.11
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The GrovesTG 2x1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.20
The 28 at Mount Holly2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.28
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno2BR,1BA$1.10
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Rutherford Crossing2 Bdrm2BR,1BA$0.56
Leonard Greene1 Bdrm1BR,1BA$1.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaston County?

There are currently 275 Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $440 to $4,745. There are also 261 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaston County ranging from $625 to $8,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gaston County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gaston County ranges from $625 to $8,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gaston County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gaston County range from $1,260 to $3,520, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $900 to $2,770. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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