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property at 1810 W 3rd Ave

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1810 W 3rd Ave

GastoniaNC28052

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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 Leonard Greene in the Spencer Mountain Village neighborhood priced from $745. Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $748. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$748
Rutherford Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$760
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$935
Timbercrest Townhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$945
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$953
Forbes Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$958
Northway at Fern ForestWe now partner with CoSign, which may help appl...1BR,1BA$965

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of April 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.33 price per square foot Seville II Model at The Bend at Cramerton Mills in the in the Timberlake neighborhood starting from $2,773. The second greatest value Gaston County apartment is the 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek starting at $1,699 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the River 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.
The Bend at Cramerton MillsSeville II4BR,3BA$1.33
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Palisades of BelmontManchester Patio3BR,2BA$1.32
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.29
Nu Hudson2 Bedroom W/ Patio View2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Chapman PointeMain R2BR,2BA$1.31
Rutherford Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaston County?

There are currently 265 Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $745 to $3,020. There are also 276 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaston County ranging from $725 to $3,995.

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 $725 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,718.

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 $1,200 to $2,762, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $3,570. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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