Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $1,100 (15 Rentals)

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326 S Columbia St
2 Bedroom Apartments

326 S Columbia St

326 S Columbia StGastonia, NC 28054
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314 E 3rd Ave
Studio Apartments

314 E 3rd Ave

314 E 3rd AveGastonia, NC 28054
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Armstrong Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Armstrong Apartments

102 W 2nd AveGastonia, NC 28052
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Gateway Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Village

535 N York StGastonia, NC 28052
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Loray Mill Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Loray Mill Villas

464 S King StGastonia, NC 28052
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Cameron-Weldon
1 to 5 Bedroom Apartments

Cameron-Weldon

1305 N Weldon StGastonia, NC 28052
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219 S Chester St
Studio Apartments

219 S Chester St

219 S Chester StGastonia, NC 28052

Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gastonia area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Northway at Fern Forest priced from $1,125. The Belvedere Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gastonia apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1,125
The Belvedere ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms One Bathroom Upper2BR,1BA$1,275
Center City CrossingGamble1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gastonia, NC

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gastonia area is the $1.42 price per square foot Two bedrooms One Bathroom Lower Model at The Belvedere Apartments in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Downtown Gastonia apartment is the Gamble Model at Center City Crossing starting at $1,375 with a $1.96 price per square foot in the Newport Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Gastonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Belvedere ApartmentsTwo bedrooms One Bathroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.42
Center City CrossingGamble1BR,1BA$1.96
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1.76

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC

Ranked #10

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 the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood in Gastonia, NC

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gastonia Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Gastonia?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Gastonia is Northway at Fern Forest which is listed at $1,125, while the average apartment in Downtown Gastonia costs $2,250.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 4 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Gastonia?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Gastonia have an average cost of $104 which is $2,146 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gastonia.

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