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Village Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

1400 Paige CtGastonia, NC 28054
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Kings Falls Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Falls Apartments

425 Kings Falls CtKings Mountain, NC 28086
Senior Living
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gastonia, NC

Pricing Updated: 10/06/2025

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
Windsor Woods$2,422$895175
Cramer Woods$2,795$96567
Robinson Oaks$2,900$895210

Cheapest Available Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gastonia, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Central School Lofts in the Crowders View neighborhood priced from $748. Meadows at Edgemont in the Newport Landing neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $836. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gastonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$748
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$836
Davis Mills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
x - Cedar Ridge Apartments2 bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

As of October 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gastonia 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 Gastonia apartment is the Litchfield Model at Affinity at Kendrick starting at $1,895 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Eagles Walk 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.
Affinity at HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.14
Affinity at KendrickLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.20
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsC13BR,2BA$1.31
Nu Hudson3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Moss Creek Condos, Inc2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.11
x - Cedar Ridge ApartmentsNew Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.37
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
Circle Oaks Apartments2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.37

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gastonia, NC

Ranked #603

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Gastonia, NC

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gastonia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gastonia?

The cheapest apartment in Gastonia is Central School Lofts which is listed at $748, while the average apartment in Gastonia costs $2,705.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gastonia?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Gastonia that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Gastonia?

Cheap apartments in Gastonia have an average cost of $149 which is $2,556 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gastonia.

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