Last updated on June 7, 2026

Average rent in
Gastonia, NC

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Gastonia, NC rent slipped 4.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,350/month. Renters today are paying $3 less per month on average than last year, consistent with a modest cooling in the market over the past year.

  • Gastonia sits 30.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the region with 204 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In Gastonia, 1-bedrooms rent for around $1,020/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,225/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,718/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,200/month. Houses command a median rent of $1,699/month while apartments sit at $1,150/month, reflecting distinct price tiers for different property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Applecreek Village rents fell 42.9% year over year to $1,200/month across 16 rentals. This decline is much steeper than the citywide drop of 4.9%, showing a localized market shift in Gastonia.

Median rent

Median rent in Gastonia

$1,350/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gastonia is $1,350 per month as of June 2026. This is 31% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gastonia

204

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gastonia rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gastonia, NC

Average rent prices in Gastonia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,699. 1-bedroom apartments in Gastonia run $1,015 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,020

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,225

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,717

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,200

3%

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,020

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,717

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$1,350
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gastonia, NC is 4% lower than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

Discover rentals in Gastonia, NC

Venture Rental SFH homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Venture Rental SFH homes

2417 E Ozark Ave, Gastonia, NC 28054

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$800–$2,000

Apartment for rent

509 Homestead Dr #509C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gastonia

Homestead MHC - 509-C

509 Homestead Dr #509C, Gastonia, NC 28056

2 beds

1 bath

$800

House for rent

Available Jun 1

Loray Mill Villas - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

Loray Mill Villas

S. Weldon St. and King St, Gastonia, NC 28052

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

416 S Weldon St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Gastonia

Loray Mill Villas

416 S Weldon St, Gastonia, NC 28052

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 3

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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 $1,350 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gastonia?

Average rent prices in Gastonia have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Gastonia rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gastonia is 31% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Gastonia?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia are Applecreek Village ($1,200/mo), Robinson Oaks ($1,243/mo), and Village At Fifth ($1,285/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gastonia?

To comfortably afford rent in Gastonia, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gastonia?

Gastonia's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. Both bedroom types remained relatively stable compared to the previous year.

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).

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