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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. Destination at Union in the Newport Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $806. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaston County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$702
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$806
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Timbercrest Townhomes1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$950
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC

As of August 04, 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 $1,995 with a $1.27 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Affinity at HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.19
Affinity at KendrickLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.27
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Nu Hudson2 Bedroom W/ Patio View2BR,1.5BA$1.00
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.30
The 28 at Mount Holly2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Glendale Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.31
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Gaston County

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaston County?

There are currently 256 Apartments for Rent in Gaston County, NC with pricing that ranges from $806 to $5,710. There are also 318 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaston County ranging from $470 to $7,750.

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 $7,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,660.

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 $1,295 to $5,710, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $2,830. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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