The Groves
526 Carl St,
Gastonia, NC 28054
$999 - $2,026
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Gastonia, NC
What is the average rent in Gastonia, NC?
$1,162/month
Average Rent
734 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.7%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Gastonia, NC is $1,162 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/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 $918 per month for a studio, $1,162 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,319 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,611 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gastonia, NC?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Gastonia, NC
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
9%
Below $700/month
13%
$700 - $1,000/month
60%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia?
Based on current rent prices, Robinwood Village, Fern Forest and Gardner Woods are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gastonia?
Based on current rent prices, Willow Creek, The Village of Ballantyne and Downtown Gastonia are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gastonia.
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Which Gastonia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Gastonia with the most apartments available are Downtown Gastonia, Fern Forest and Cambridge Estates .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gastonia, NC?
Because the average rent in Gastonia is $1,162, you’ll want to make about $3,873 per month or $46,476 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.
How does Gastonia, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gastonia, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
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$1,350/month
Two Bedroom
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$1,467/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,836/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.