Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Gastonia Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $700 (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 1 Bed unit found at Trenton Mill Lofts priced from $1,050. Northway at Fern Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Downtown Gastonia apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Trenton Mill LoftsLevel B 1x11BR,1BA$1,050
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1,075
Center City CrossingChestnutStudio,1BA$1,175
Gastonia Groves ApartmentsComfortable, Updated 2BR/1BA Apartments in East...2BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Gastonia, NC

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Gastonia area is the $1.55 price per square foot 2Bed / 1 Bath - Platinum Model at Gastonia Groves Apartments in the in the Newport Landing neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Downtown Gastonia apartment is the Level 1 1x1 Model at Trenton Mill Lofts starting at $1,240 with a $1.60 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 Apartments2Bed / 1 Bath - Platinum2BR,1BA$1.55
Trenton Mill LoftsLevel 1 1x11BR,1BA$1.60
Center City CrossingGamble1BR,1BA$1.96
Northway at Fern ForestA (Light Renovation)1BR,1BA$1.68

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 Trenton Mill Lofts which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Gastonia costs $1,920.

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.

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