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Average Rent in Gastonia, NC & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Gastonia, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,642/mo
▼ 4.6% from last month
Lowest Available
$839/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
99
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Gastonia, NC
17 listed units across 3 buildings in Gastonia, NC dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $153/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton Mill Lofts | Unit 2 | $1,497 | $1,065 | $432 |
| Affinity at Hudson Townhomes | Unit 2392, Litchfield | $2,485 | $2,105 | $380 |
| Destination at Union Apartments | Unit 1240A | $1,554 | $1,239 | $315 |
| Destination at Union Apartments | Unit 1244B | $1,679 | $1,390 | $289 |
| Destination at Union Apartments | Unit 1232H | $1,080 | $839 | $241 |
| Destination at Union Apartments | Unit 1232O | $1,080 | $839 | $241 |
| Affinity at Hudson Townhomes | Unit 2499, Litchfield | $2,485 | $2,260 | $225 |
| Affinity at Hudson Townhomes | Unit 2631, Litchfield | $2,435 | $2,210 | $225 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Gastonia, NC
Compare average rent across Gastonia, NC neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas 28034 | $2,373 | ▼ $24 | $2,106 | 1 | 10 |
| Gastonia 28054 | $1,568 | ▲ $87 | $839 | 6 | 80 |
| Gastonia 28052 | $1,485 | ▲ $157 | $1,065 | 2 | 9 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gastonia, NC?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Gastonia, NC is $1,642 per month across 9 apartment communities and 99 available units. Rents have decreased $69 (4.6%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Destination at Union Apartments starting at $839/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,054/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,166/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,346/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,023/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,710/mo.
Prices range from $839 to $2,710 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 29 units are currently listed.
Gastonia, NC Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,495 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $1,557 | +$62 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $1,482 | -$75 | 11 |
| August 2026 | $1,549 | +$67 | 10 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
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 | $839/mo | $1,179/mo | 28 | 4.3 |
| Trenton Mill Lofts | $1,065/mo | $1,326/mo | 4 | 4 |
| Property Matters Realty | $1,125/mo | $1,612/mo | 5 | 3.7 |
| Orchard Trace Apartments | $1,215/mo | $1,399/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Walker Ridge Apartments | $1,226/mo | $1,424/mo | 7 | 3.9 |
| Hudson Woods Apartments | $1,315/mo | $1,363/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Avalon Park Apartment Homes | $1,345/mo | $1,628/mo | 10 | 4.3 |
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
$66,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,642/mo.
Comfortable income
$79,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($839/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Gastonia, NC is $60,554 , about 23% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gastonia, NC
Overall prices in Gastonia, NC runs below the national average by about 3% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 97.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Gastonia, NC's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,642 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $4,838/mo |
Population
81,632
Median household income
$60,554
Census median rent
$1,145/mo
Rent as % of income
31.2%
Median age
37.2
Mean commute
26 min
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 were last published in 2023.
Google Search Trends for Gastonia, NC Apartments
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