Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $1,000 (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

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Cheapest Available Downtown Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Gastonia area of Charlotte, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at Gastonia Groves Apartments priced from $1,295. Center City Crossing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gastonia apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gastonia Groves Apartments2 Bed/1 Bath - Modern2BR,1BA$1,295
Center City CrossingChestnutStudio,1BA$1,300
Trenton Mill LoftsLevel 1 1x11BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gastonia, NC

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gastonia area is the $1.50 price per square foot 2 Bed / 1 Bath - Premier Model at Gastonia Groves Apartments in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Gastonia apartment is the Level B 1x1 Model at Trenton Mill Lofts starting at $1,390 with a $1.85 price per square foot in the East Park 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.
Gastonia Groves Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath - Premier2BR,1BA$1.50
Trenton Mill LoftsLevel B 1x11BR,1BA$1.85
Center City CrossingChestnutStudio ,1BA$2.12

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Gastonia Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Gastonia Apartment is $1,325 at Trenton Mill Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Gastonia is starting from $1,295 at Gastonia Groves Apartments.

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