Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Average rent in
Gastonia, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on July 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Gastonia rent stands today
Gastonia, NC rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,395/month. Renters are paying $7 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Gastonia sits 28.3% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, with 207 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
In Gastonia, 1-bedrooms rent for about $1,050/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,755/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,205/month. The 3-bedroom median of $1,755/month reflects a key segment for renters.
Neighborhood spotlight
Robinson Oaks rents fell 52.2% year over year to $1,434/month across 24 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.0% rent slip in Gastonia, NC.
Median rent
Median rent in Gastonia
$1,395/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Gastonia is $1,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $550 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gastonia
207
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 1% 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 $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Gastonia run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,050 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,755 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,205 | 3% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Applecreek Village | $1,745 | |
Catawba Hills | $1,777 | |
Fawnbrook | $1,200 | |
Kinmere | $1,340 | |
Long Creek Meadows | $1,350 | |
Rosegate | $1,624 | |
Spencer Mountain Village | $1,695 | |
Stagecoach Station | $1,388 | |
Sundance Village | $1,225 | |
Willow Creek | $1,257 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,205
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
Stagecoach Station
Average rent
$1,388
Spencer Mountain Village
Average rent
$1,695
Willow Creek
Average rent
$1,257
Catawba Hills
Average rent
$1,777
Sundance Village
Average rent
$1,225
Kinmere
Average rent
$1,340
Applecreek Village
Average rent
$1,745
Long Creek Meadows
Average rent
$1,350
Rosegate
Average rent
$1,624
Fawnbrook
Average rent
$1,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
No Change
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
28%lower than the national median
33%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gastonia, NC is 7% higher than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$1,850
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11%$2,675
12%$2,485
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5%$1,350
10%$1,892
3%$2,147
20%$1,450
3%Discover rentals in Gastonia, NC
11h ago
2417 E Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$800–$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
509 Homestead Dr #509C, Gastonia, NC 28056
2 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Aug 9
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gastonia
1009 Plymouth St #A, Gastonia, NC 28054
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1018 Sims Cir, Gastonia, NC 28052
1–3 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
5 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,690
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,575
House for rent
Available Aug 12
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gastonia
2 beds
2 baths
$2,550
House for rent
2d 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
$1,246–$7,220
Apartment for rent
34m ago
Verified
2295 Pineview Ln, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,345
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,290
$2,045
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 16
34m ago
Verified
2295 Pineview Ln, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,345
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,090
$2,205
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,165
$1,975
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 29
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$2,120
House for rent
Available Aug 24
14h ago
Verified
1850 Yellowstone Court, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,100–$1,350
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 21
1d ago
Verified
1657 Quail Woods Road, Gastonia, NC 28054
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
2d ago
Verified
1926 Hartford Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,400
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13
4d ago
417 S Emerson St, Gastonia, NC 28052
1 bed
1 bath
$880
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 $1,395 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gastonia?
Average rent prices in Gastonia have increased by 1% 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 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gastonia?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia are Fawnbrook ($1,200/mo), Sundance Village ($1,225/mo), and Willow Creek ($1,257/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Gastonia average around $1,050/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,250/month. Two-bedrooms actually rose 1.9% year over year while one-bedrooms remained relatively stable.
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).