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property at 508 W Allison Ave

$1,170

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$1,150
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$1,170

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

Available Mar 23

508 W Allison Ave

GastoniaNC28052

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property at 102 W 2nd Ave

$1,199

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$1,199

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$1,199

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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102 W 2nd Ave

GastoniaNC28052

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property at 208 W Davidson Ave

$1,250

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$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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208 W Davidson Ave

GastoniaNC28052

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gastonia, NC

Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026

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
Vinales$2,177$999125
Cramer Woods$2,379$935102
Windsor Woods$2,720$798189
Robinson Oaks$2,757$798221

Cheapest Available Gastonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gastonia, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Leonard Greene in the Spencer Mountain Village neighborhood priced from $745. Central School Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $748. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gastonia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$745
Central School Lofts1 BR, 1BA1BR,1BA$748
Destination at UnionS1Studio,1BA$798
Residences At Humboldt Lake1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$935
Circle Oaks Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Forbes Manor1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$958
Residences at Humboldt Woods1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The GrovesTG 1x11BR,1BA$999
Northway at Gardner RidgePartial-Renovation1BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gastonia area is the $1.30 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $2,045. The second greatest value Gastonia apartment is the 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek starting at $1,650 with a $1.25 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 HudsonLitchfield3BR,2.5BA$1.30
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Nu Hudson3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Moss Creek Condos, Inc2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.11
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Lofts at Osage MillTwo Bed Loft / Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.23
Davis Mills3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.25
Central School Lofts2 BR, 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.94
Oaks at Edgemont1bd/1ba-Largest Floor Plan in Gastonia-The Oaks...1BR,1BA$1.25
Leonard Greene1 bdr1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gastonia

What type of rentals are currently available in Gastonia?

There are currently 192 Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC with pricing that ranges from $745 to $3,020. There are also 236 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gastonia ranging from $700 to $11,795.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gastonia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gastonia ranges from $700 to $11,795 with an average monthly rent of $1,862.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gastonia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gastonia range from $1,200 to $2,745, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $997 to $2,465. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,495.

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