Average Rent in Gastonia, NC

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Current Versus Historical Gastonia, NC Rents

Gastonia rentals average $1,015 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,095 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $16 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $899 to $899. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $279 (-21.00%) year-over-year from $1,329 to $1,050. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $28 (2.27%) year-over-year from $1,247 to $1,275. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $23 (1.37%) year-over-year from $1,702 to $1,725. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $196 (-8.71%) year-over-year from $2,246 to $2,050. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 29.17% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 6.65% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.04% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.84% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $21.44 $1,050 $1,329 (-21.00%) $900 (16.67%)
2 BR $16.20 $1,275 $1,247 (2.27%) $1,100 (15.91%)
3 BR $15.91 $1,725 $1,702 (1.37%) $1,608 (7.31%)
4+ BR $9.79 $2,050 $2,246 (-8.71%) $2,133 (-3.91%)

Historical Rents in Gastonia, NC

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Top Cities Near Gastonia

There are a total of 4 cities nearby Gastonia. The average rent in Gastonia is currently $2,123 per month. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $1,925, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gastonia, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,298 per month.

Let's compare Gastonia, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 40.12% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC are about 40.43% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.71% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 4 cities near Gastonia, NC in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Mooresville, NC N/A $1,175 $1,535 $1,925
Charlotte, NC $1,075 $1,557 $1,841 $2,100
Huntersville, NC N/A $1,743 $1,775 $2,145
Cornelius, NC N/A $1,288 $1,875 $2,298

Top Neighborhoods Near Gastonia



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Top Counties Near Gastonia

There are a total of 4 counties located by Gastonia, NC. Some of these counties include Lincoln, NC, Gaston, NC, and Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,913. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Lincoln, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,650. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,400, York, SC is the most expensive county by Gastonia, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gastonia, NC is 23.15% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC is 18.25% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lincoln, NC N/A $1,150 $1,350 $1,650
Gaston, NC N/A $1,050 $1,325 $1,678
Mecklenburg, NC $1,112 $1,567 $1,854 $2,149
York, SC N/A $1,350 $1,695 $2,400

Top Zipcodes Near Gastonia

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near Gastonia, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,100.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gastonia, NC is $1,455 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,825 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Gastonia, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
28208, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,175 $1,723 $1,900
28205, Charlotte, NC $995 $1,375 $1,700 $2,000
28214, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,448 $1,651 $2,000
28202, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,730 $2,600 $2,250
28277, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,778 $1,990 $2,345
28273, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,452 $1,675 $2,100
28203, Charlotte, NC $3,200 $1,905 $2,658 $2,790
28269, Charlotte, NC N/A $1,578 $1,900 $2,125
28217, Charlotte, NC N/A $2,100 $2,016 $2,290
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC N/A $1,350 $1,400 $1,947

Frequently Asked Questions - Gastonia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gastonia, NC?
The average monthly rental price for Gastonia, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,550. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Gastonia, NC rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Gastonia, NC.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,015 and an average price per square feet of $21.44. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gastonia.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,288 and an average price per square feet of $16.20. There are a total of 30 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gastonia.
How have rent prices in Gastonia, NC changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Gastonia, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Gastonia, NC?
A reasonable rent price in Gastonia, NC is around $1,240/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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