Average Rent in Gastonia, NC

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Current Versus Historical Gastonia, NC Rents

Gastonia rentals average $1,100 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,267 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,690, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 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 $800 (-42.11%) year-over-year from $1,900 to $1,100. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $47 (3.77%) year-over-year from $1,248 to $1,295. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $273 (16.24%) year-over-year from $1,678 to $1,950. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $77 (3.52%) year-over-year from $2,190 to $2,267. 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 up by 16.92% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.44% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.35% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.61% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$21.18	$1,100	$1,900 (-42.11%)	$915 (20.22%)
2 BR	$17.32	$1,295	$1,248 (3.77%)	$1,067 (21.41%)
3 BR	$15.99	$1,950	$1,678 (16.24%)	$1,589 (22.71%)
4+ BR	$13.27	$2,267	$2,190 (3.52%)	$1,933 (17.27%)

Historical Rents in Gastonia, NC

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Top Cities Near Gastonia

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Gastonia. The average rent in Gastonia is currently $2,050 per month. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $1,825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gastonia, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Gastonia, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 44.77% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC are about 44.79% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 12.77% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Gastonia, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,475	$1,825
Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,593	$1,763	$2,050
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,704	$1,738	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Gastonia

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $1,900. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Lincoln, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,588. 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 7.50% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC is 24.17% 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	N/A	$1,253	$1,588
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,295	$1,700
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,175	$1,595	$1,800	$2,100
York, SC	$850	$1,270	$1,685	$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 $1,535 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,804 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	$2,085	$1,125	$1,650	$1,750
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,350
28078, Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,692	$1,929	$2,500
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,450	$1,995
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,700	$1,675	$2,100
28277, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,654	$1,958	$2,495
28273, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,440	$1,783	$1,960
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,970	$2,736	$3,110
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,478	$1,850	$2,095
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,541	$1,650	$1,960

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 $1,690. 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 $1,100 and an average price per square feet of $21.18. There are a total of 7 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 $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $17.32. There are a total of 21 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 -0.42%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.16% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gastonia, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Gastonia, NC is around $1,352/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.