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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 Rutherford Crossing priced from $440. Leonard Greene in the Spencer Mountain Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Rutherford Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$440
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$748
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$793
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$836
Davis Mills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$995
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of November 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gaston County area is the $1.14 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $1,795. 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.
Affinity at HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.14
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
216 Legion Dr, Unit D216 Legion Dr2BR,2BA$1.33
Moss Creek Condos, Inc2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.06
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Oaks at Edgemont1bd/1ba-Largest Floor Plan in Gastonia-The Oaks...1BR,1BA$1.25
Riverbend PlaceThe Maple2BR,1.5BA$1.35
SH304-Humboldt Mountain (HMT)2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.24
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08
Rutherford Crossing1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.65

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaston County?

There are currently 262 Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $793 to $2,900. There are also 325 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaston County ranging from $470 to $6,750.

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 $470 to $6,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,707.

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 $1,250 to $2,795, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,045 to $2,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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