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1272 Union RdGastonia, NC 28054
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1810 W 3rd Ave

GastoniaNC28052

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1400 Paige CtGastonia, NC 28054
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gastonia, NC

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gastonia, NC area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gastonia Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Robinson Oaks$2,720$935173
Windsor Woods$2,720$795145
Cramer Woods$2,773$93593

Cheapest Available Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gastonia, 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 Gastonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$748
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$935
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Forbes Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$958
Northway at Fern ForestA1BR,1BA$965
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$980
Davis Mills2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995
Trenton Mill LoftsLevel 2 StudioStudio,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gastonia 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 Gastonia apartment is the Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson starting at $2,145 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Medical Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gastonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Bend at Cramerton MillsSeville II4BR,3BA$1.33
Affinity at HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.36
Affinity at KendrickLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.35
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.29
Hudson WoodsThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.34
Nu Hudson2 Bedroom W/ Patio View2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
The Landings2 x 12BR,1BA$1.35
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08

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Gastonia Overview

Gastonia, NC is one of the main suburbs in Charlotte. Sitting on the southeastern edge of the city, this is one of the fastest-growing areas in the region. For this reason, many people are looking to move to Gastonia, NC. The good news is that there are plenty of Gastonia apartments available. For those who are looking to live in apartments in Gastonia, southern hospitality is definitely a thing in this beautiful town!

Why live in Gastonia, NC?

There are a number of reasons why people come to Gastonia, NC to live. First, the traffic is relatively mild aside from going into and out of Charlotte. Second, the cost of living is very low. Finally, everyone who lives in Gastonia, NC is friendly. This is a welcoming town that is the definition of southern hospitality.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gastonia Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gastonia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gastonia Apartment is $745 at Leonard Greene.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gastonia Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gastonia is starting from $842 at Central School Lofts.

What is the most affordable Gastonia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gastonia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Central School Lofts and starts from $968.

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