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Village Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village Square

1400 Paige CtGastonia, NC 28054
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Forbes Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Forbes Manor

4200 Forbes RdGastonia, NC 28054
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gastonia, NC

Pricing Updated: 05/31/2026

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
Windsor Woods$2,720$825147
Cramer Woods$2,779$95076
Robinson Oaks$2,870$924178

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. Residences At Humboldt Lake in the Crowders View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. 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
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$825
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$950
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Northway at Fern ForestWe now partner with CoSign, which may help appl...1BR,1BA$965
The Grove at Ferguson Park1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Crowders View Townhomes1 X 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,075
Leonard Greene2 bdr2BR,1BA$1,080
Northway at Gardner RidgePartial-Renovation1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

As of June 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gastonia area is the $1.32 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Kendrick in the in the Eagles Walk neighborhood starting from $2,070. 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 KendrickLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.32
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The GrovesTG 2x1.5R2BR,1.5BA$1.20
The Landings3 x 13BR,1BA$1.31
Townhomes @ Humboldt Village2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Hudson WoodsThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.33
x - Cedar Ridge Apartments2 bed 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Nu Hudson2 bedroom 1.5 bath with Window2BR,1BA$1.31
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94

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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.

Gastonia, NC
Population: 77,024

Ranked #454

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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 $748 at Central School Lofts.

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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