Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Willow Creek Neighborhood of Gastonia, NC from $600 (35 Rentals)

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968 Willow Creek Dr

GastoniaNC28054

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Oaks at Edgemont
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Edgemont

330 Willow Oak LnGastonia, NC 28054
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property at 113 Stroupe Rd

$1,150

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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113 Stroupe Rd, Unit E

113 Stroupe Rd
GastoniaNC28056

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Willow Creek, Gastonia, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Willow Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Willow Creek area of Charlotte, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Ashbrook Village priced from $950. Northway at Fern Forest has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $965. Here are the most affordable Willow Creek apartments for rent in Charlotte, NC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ashbrook VillageThe Nook, Premium1BR,1BA$950
Northway at Fern ForestWe now partner with CoSign, which may help appl...1BR,1BA$965
The Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno1BR,1BA$999
Dwell Townhomes1 x 1 Garden Standard - Call For Availability1BR,1BA$1,050
Northway at Gardner RidgePartial-Renovation1BR,1BA$1,100
Destination at UnionB22BR,2BA$1,103
Meadows at EdgemontThe Garden2BR,1BA$1,107
Orchard Trace GastoniaThe Applecrest1BR,1BA$1,195
Walkers RidgeHampton-Deluxe2BR,2BA$1,199
Gardner Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Willow Creek, NC

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Willow Creek area is the $1.29 price per square foot 3 BR Townhome Model at The Reserve at Catawba Creek in the in the River View neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Willow Creek apartment is the York Chester-Renovated Model at Walkers Ridge starting at $1,649 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Newport Landing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Willow Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Catawba Creek3 BR Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Walkers RidgeYork Chester-Renovated3BR,2BA$1.45
The ArborsThe Arbors2BR,1.5BA$1.27
The Park Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath Garden Reno2BR,1BA$1.30
Hudson WoodsThe Magnolia2BR,2BA$1.33
Carriage HouseThe Amelia 2 x 1.52BR,1.5BA$1.40
Davis Crossing Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Gardner Ridge Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Orchard Trace GastoniaThe Applecrest1BR,1BA$1.49
Northway at Gardner RidgePartial-Renovation1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Willow Creek Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Creek Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Willow Creek Apartment is $950 at Ashbrook Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Willow Creek Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Willow Creek is starting from $1,103 at Destination at Union.

What is the most affordable Willow Creek Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Willow Creek Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dwell Townhomes and starts from $1,500.

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