Cheap Homes for Rent in Gaston County, NC from $600 (47 Rentals)

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property at 506 S Lee St

$850 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

506 S Lee St

GastoniaNC28052

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property at 113 Stroupe Rd

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

113 Stroupe Rd, Unit E

113 Stroupe Rd
GastoniaNC28056
property at 384 Washington St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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384 Washington St, Unit 2

384 Washington St
CramertonNC28032

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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. Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $842. 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
Central School Lofts2 BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$842
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$970
Timbercrest Townhomes2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$975
SH310-Residence at Humboldt Creek (RHC)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$995
The Grove at Ferguson Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The GrovesTG 1x1P1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.15 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Reno Model at The Park Apartments in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,380. 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 Park Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath TH Reno2BR,1.5BA$1.15
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
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.27
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
SH310-Residence at Humboldt Creek (RHC)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.07
Central School Lofts2 BR, 2BA2BR,2BA$0.94
Rutherford Crossing2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaston County?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $748 to $4,745. There are also 285 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaston County ranging from $600 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 $600 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,903.

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 $1,180 to $3,505, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,187 to $2,975. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,815 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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