Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Gaston College, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Stanley

$1,395/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stanley is $1,395 per month as of September 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stanley

235

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stanley rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Gaston College, NC

Average rent prices in Stanley have increased by 16% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gaston College, NC

Rent prices in Stanley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stanley is $1,125, whereas a house costs $1,770. 1-bedroom apartments in Stanley run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,199.

Listings

Studio

$385

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,045

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,200

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,770

-

25%

4 bedroom

$2,255

-

42%

Studio

Average rent

$385

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,045

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,770

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,255

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gaston College, 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.

Discover rentals in Gaston College, NC

1554 Union Rd #7 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gastonia

511 Homestead Dr #511A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Gastonia

Homestead MHC - 511-A

511 Homestead Dr #511A, Gastonia, NC 28056

2 beds

1 bath

$700

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

1028 New Beginnings Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Gastonia

2 beds

1 bath

$865

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Frequently asked questions for Gaston College, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Stanley rental market.

How much is rent in Stanley?

The average rent in Stanley is $1,395 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stanley?

Average rent prices in Stanley have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Stanley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stanley is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stanley?

To comfortably afford rent in Stanley, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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