Cheap Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC from $400 (20 Rentals)

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Village Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

1400 Paige CtGastonia, NC 28054
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kings Falls Apartments

425 Kings Falls CtKings Mountain, NC 28086
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Leonard Greene
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Leonard Greene

119 Evans Lake RdDallas, NC 28034

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gastonia, NC

Pricing Updated: 11/22/2025

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$2,500$793188
Cramer Woods$2,595$965129
Robinson Oaks$2,900$793228

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
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$793
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$836
Davis Mills1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

As of November 22, 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 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 Gastonia 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
Moss Creek Condos, Inc2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.06
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno2BR,1BA$1.36
x - Cedar Ridge ApartmentsNew Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Chapman PointeMain R2BR,2BA$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
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.

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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Location, Location, Location!

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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

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 $836 at Meadows at Edgemont.

What is the most affordable Gastonia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gastonia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Leonard Greene and starts from $955.

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