Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $1,000 (29 Rentals)

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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 Davis Mills priced from $1,000. Destination at Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,059. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gastonia apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Davis Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,000
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$1,059
x - Cedar Ridge Apartments2 bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,070
Crowders View Townhomes1 X 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,100
Oaks at Edgemont1bd/1ba-Largest Floor Plan in Gastonia-The Oaks...1BR,1BA$1,123
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1,125
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,150
The GrovesTG 1x1L1BR,1BA$1,160
The Cove Apartment Homes1 x 1 Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,200
Nu Hudson2 Bedroom W/ Window2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gastonia, NC

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gastonia area is the $1.00 price per square foot 2 Bedroom W/ Window Model at Nu Hudson in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Gastonia apartment is the lml22b_d Model at Loray Mill Lofts starting at $1,575 with a $1.40 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.
Nu Hudson2 Bedroom W/ Window2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Loray Mill Loftslml22b_d2BR,2BA$1.40
Hudson Woods ApartmentsMAGNOLIA W/VAULTED CEILINGS2BR,2BA$1.50
x - Cedar Ridge ApartmentsNew Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.37
Walkers RidgeSherwood-Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.39
Oaks at Edgemont1bd/1ba-Largest Floor Plan in Gastonia-The Oaks...1BR,1BA$1.25
The Belvedere ApartmentsTwo bedrooms One Bathroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.42
Icon on The Greenway ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.60
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Upgrade - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1.68
Davis Mills1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Gastonia, Gastonia, NC

Ranked #9

Among neighborhoods in Gastonia, NC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Davis Mills which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Downtown Gastonia costs $1,550.

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 15 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 $168 which is $1,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Gastonia.

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