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Rental Market Trends in Gastonia, NC

What is the average rent in Gastonia, NC?

$1,200/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Gastonia, NC is $1,200 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,628/month, making renting in Gastonia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gastonia, you can expect to pay about $978 per month for a studio, $1,200 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,342 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,617 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$978/month
346 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,200/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,342/month
987 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,617/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,007/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,319/month
612 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,783/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,314/month
2,056 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,023/month
1,640 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Gastonia, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $44 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Gastonia, NC
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Gastonia, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
63% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia?

Based on current rent prices, Reid Acres, Fern Forest and Downtown Gastonia are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Reid Acres
$1,132/month
663 Sq Ft
Fern Forest
$1,362/month
634 Sq Ft
Downtown Gastonia
$1,395/month
702 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gastonia?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Gastonia, Fern Forest and Reid Acres are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gastonia.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Gastonia
$1,395/month
702 Sq Ft
Fern Forest
$1,362/month
634 Sq Ft
Reid Acres
$1,132/month
663 Sq Ft

Which Gastonia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Gastonia with the most apartments available are Downtown Gastonia, Fern Forest and Reid Acres .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Gastonia
$1,395/month
702 Sq Ft
Fern Forest
$1,362/month
634 Sq Ft
Reid Acres
$1,132/month
663 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gastonia, NC?

Because the average rent in Gastonia is $1,200, you’ll want to make about $4,000 per month or $48,000 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Reid Acres

Gastonia, NC

Downtown Gastonia

Gastonia, NC

Studio
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$855/month
One Bedroom
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$1,319/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,206/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,270/month
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Apartment communities in Gastonia we think you'll love

Nu Hudson

Nu Hudson

1613 Greenview Dr,
Gastonia, NC 28054

2-3 Beds | $1,200 - $1,550

Loray Mill Lofts

Loray Mill Lofts

300 S Firestone St,
Gastonia, NC 28052

1-3 Beds | $1,375 - $2,000

The Park Apartments

The Park Apartments

2635 Pembroke Rd,
Gastonia, NC 28054

1-3 Beds | $1,236 - $1,431

Center City Crossing

Center City Crossing

147 W MAIN Ave,
Gastonia, NC 28052

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,175 - $2,320

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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