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Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Gastonia, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gastonia rent stands today
Gastonia, NC rent slipped 2.8% year over year to a median of $1,400/month. The $14 monthly difference from last year is negligible. Month-over-month rent increased 2.1%, showing recent upward movement in the market.
Compared to national trends
Gastonia is 26.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. With 200 total rentals, it offers a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $385/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,225/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,295/month in Gastonia. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
Robinson Oaks rents fell by 50.1% year over year to $1,497/month across 22 rentals. This decline is larger than the citywide 2.8% drop, indicating a localized cooldown in Gastonia's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Gastonia
$1,400/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Gastonia is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gastonia
200
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gastonia rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gastonia, NC
Average rent prices in Gastonia have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gastonia, NC
Rent prices in Gastonia vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gastonia is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,747. 1-bedroom apartments in Gastonia run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,175.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $385 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  7% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,225 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Applecreek Village | $1,685 | |
Catawba Hills | $1,780 | |
Long Creek Meadows | $1,649 | |
Presley | $1,251 | |
Rosegate | $1,225 | |
Spencer Mountain Village | $1,650 | |
Stagecoach Station | $1,535 | |
Sundance Village | $1,450 | |
Village At Parkside | $1,249 | |
Willow Creek | $1,445 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,237 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,747 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $822 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$385
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Spencer Mountain Village
Average rent
$1,650
Sundance Village
Average rent
$1,450
Catawba Hills
Average rent
$1,780
Stagecoach Station
Average rent
$1,535
Willow Creek
Average rent
$1,445
Long Creek Meadows
Average rent
$1,649
Applecreek Village
Average rent
$1,685
Presley
Average rent
$1,251
Rosegate
Average rent
$1,225
Village At Parkside
Average rent
$1,249
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,237
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,747
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$822
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gastonia, NC, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Gastonia, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gastonia and Bessemer City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gastonia
26%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gastonia, NC is 10% lower than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,550
8%$1,850
$1,850
8%$1,525
4%$1,497
11%$2,795
15%$2,000
2%$1,600
7%$1,400
7%$1,850
1%$2,295
11%$1,449
Discover rentals in Gastonia, NC
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
Studio
0 baths
$385
House for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
511 Homestead Dr #511A, Gastonia, NC 28056
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
Available Aug 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
509 Homestead Dr #509C, Gastonia, NC 28056
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 23
3d ago
House for rent in Gastonia
306 Huffstetler Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056
2 beds
1.5 baths
$875
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
House for rent
Available Oct 20
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
House for rent
Available Sep 20
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,580
$2,460
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Verified
1926 Hartford Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13
2d ago
Verified
1232 E Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,106–$8,581
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2295 Pineview Ln, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,370
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,090
House for rent
Available Jul 18
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,090
House for rent
Available Jul 18
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,790
House for rent
Available Nov 9
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$2,645
House for rent
Available Sep 4
3d ago
Verified
1930 Eastway Dr, Gastonia, NC 28034
5 beds
3 baths
$2,345
House for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
1850 Yellowstone Court, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
4d ago
Verified
1657 Quail Woods Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
Verified
1926 Hartford Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13
2d ago
Verified
1232 E Hudson Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,106–$8,581
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gastonia, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Gastonia rental market.
How much is rent in Gastonia?
The average rent in Gastonia is $1,400 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gastonia?
Average rent prices in Gastonia have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Gastonia rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gastonia is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gastonia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia are Rosegate ($1,225/mo), Village At Parkside ($1,249/mo), and Presley ($1,251/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gastonia?
To comfortably afford rent in Gastonia, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gastonia?
February offers the best rental deals in Gastonia with the lowest rents of the year, while August sees peak pricing with roughly a 4% difference between the two months. January and March are the most competitive months with higher demand, so February moves could save you money.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).