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Average Rent in Gastonia NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Gastonia NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,546/mo
Lowest Available
$883/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
78
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Gastonia NC
Compare average rent across Gastonia NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia 28056 | $2,246 | $2,135 | 1 | 19 |
| Gastonia 28052 | $1,557 | $1,125 | 1 | 5 |
| Gastonia 28054 | $1,299 | $883 | 4 | 54 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gastonia NC?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Gastonia NC is $1,546 per month across 6 apartment communities and 78 available units.
The most affordable option is Destination at Union Apartments starting at $883/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,226/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,223/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,248/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,116/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,710/mo.
Prices range from $883 to $2,710 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 25 units are currently listed.
Gastonia NC Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gastonia NC
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gastonia NC
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination at Union Apartments | $883/mo | $1,125/mo | 24 | 4.3 |
| Property Matters Realty | $1,125/mo | $1,557/mo | 5 | 3.7 |
| Walker Ridge Apartments | $1,126/mo | $1,339/mo | 6 | 3.9 |
| Hudson Woods Apartments | $1,315/mo | $1,327/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Avalon Park Apartment Homes | $1,335/mo | $1,544/mo | 15 | 4.3 |
| Affinity at Hudson Townhomes | $2,135/mo | $2,246/mo | 19 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Gastonia NC Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gastonia NC
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,546/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($883/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.
Cost of living in Gastonia NC
We only have live rent data for Gastonia NC so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,546 |
| Estimated total | $1,546/mo |
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures are refreshed annually.
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