Average Rent in Gastonia, NC

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Current Versus Historical Gastonia, NC Rents

Gastonia rentals average $1,123 for a 1-bedroom rental to $1,983 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,550, or roughly $17 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen 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 increased by $133 (13.38%) year-over-year from $990 to $1,123. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $103 (8.64%) year-over-year from $1,196 to $1,299. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $151 (9.54%) year-over-year from $1,579 to $1,730. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $67 (-3.18%) year-over-year from $2,097 to $2,030. 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 12.01% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 16.36% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.71% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.78% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$29.51	$1,123	$990 (13.38%)	$965 (16.32%)
2 BR	$17.54	$1,299	$1,196 (8.64%)	$1,173 (10.79%)
3 BR	$16.45	$1,730	$1,579 (9.54%)	$1,580 (9.49%)
4+ BR	$13.27	$2,030	$2,097 (-3.18%)	$1,933 (5.05%)

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 $2,074 per month. Our records show that Mooresville, NC, with an average rent of $1,748, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gastonia, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare Gastonia, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 32.74% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC are about 37.11% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.26% 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	$1,330	$1,595	$1,748
Charlotte, NC	$1,938	$1,650	$1,800	$1,995
Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,468	$2,153
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,695	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Gastonia

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Gastonia. Some of these neighborhoods include Fourth Ward, Ballantyne West, and Dilworth. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Gastonia, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Gastonia, NC is currently around $2,195 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Gastonia's average rent, which is only $1,550. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Gastonia, Fourth Ward has the most affordable average rent at $1,848 per month. Whereas, at $2,498 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Gastonia. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC	$1,723	$1,800	$1,962	$1,848
Ballantyne West, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,632	$1,895	$2,195
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,718	$2,500	$2,498

Top Counties Near Gastonia

There are a total of 4 counties located by Gastonia, NC. Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Lincoln, NC, and Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,006. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,665. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,250, York, SC is the most expensive county by Gastonia, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gastonia, NC is 18.04% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC is 19.65% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,045	$1,275	$1,665
Lincoln, NC	N/A	$1,300	$1,350	$1,973
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,948	$1,740	$1,827	$2,039
York, SC	$825	$1,350	$1,700	$2,250

Top Zipcodes Near Gastonia

There are a total of 17 zipcodes in or near Gastonia, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,997.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Gastonia, NC is $1,589 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,684 per month. Which comes out to $18 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	$1,175	$950	$1,645	$1,798
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,040	$1,848	$2,634	$2,353
28078, Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,468	$2,155
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	$3,300	$1,840	$1,673	$1,925
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,425	$1,650	$1,893
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,342	$1,684	$1,925
28277, Charlotte, NC	$2,200	$1,750	$1,900	$2,300
28273, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,432	$1,600	$1,995
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,802	$2,600	$2,992
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,399	$1,575	$1,997

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 $1,123 and an average price per square feet of $29.51. 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $17.54. There are a total of 34 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 0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.10% 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.