
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Payton Downs Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $800 (9 Rentals)
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Cheapest Available Payton Downs Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Payton Downs area of Gastonia, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Residences At Humboldt Lake priced from $825. Destination at Union has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Payton Downs apartments for rent in Gastonia, NC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residences At Humboldt Lake | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Destination at Union | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Dwell Townhomes | 1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Payton Downs, NC
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Payton Downs area is the $1.33 price per square foot Litchfield Model at Affinity at Hudson in the in the Medical Park neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Payton Downs apartment is the Moss Creek, Gastonia NC - 2br 2ba Apartment Model at Moss Creek Condos, Inc starting at $1,245 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Newport Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Payton Downs apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity at Hudson | Litchfield | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.33 |
| Moss Creek Condos, Inc | Moss Creek, Gastonia NC - 2br 2ba Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| Icon on The Greenway Apartments | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Hudson Woods | The Magnolia | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| Mills Creek | The Arlington | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| x - Cedar Ridge Apartments | New Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.37 |
| Nu Hudson | 2 bedroom 1.5 bath with Window | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Walkers Ridge | Sherwood-Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Davis Crossing Apartments | 2 Beds, 1.5 baths | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Dwell Townhomes | 1 x 1 Garden Upgrade - Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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