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Average Rent in Gastonia 28054 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Gastonia 28054, Gastonia, NC. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,324/mo
▲ +4.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,076/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
26
available now
Gastonia 28054 vs Gastonia, NC Average
Gastonia 28054 is cheaper the Gastonia, NC average by $324/mo (20%). The citywide average is $1,648/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Gastonia 28054?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Gastonia 28054 is $1,324 per month across 5 apartment communities and 26 available units. Rents have increased $57 (4.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Destination at Union Apartments starting at $1,076/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,324/mo.
Prices range from $1,076 to $1,525 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 11 units are currently listed.
Gastonia 28054 Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Gastonia 28054
Rent Prices by Apartment in Gastonia 28054
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destination at Union Apartments | $1,076/mo | $1,143/mo | 8 | 4.3 |
| Dwell Townhomes | $1,275/mo | $1,275/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Hudson Woods Apartments | $1,315/mo | $1,336/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Avalon Park Apartment Homes | $1,475/mo | $1,475/mo | 4 | 4.3 |
| Orchard Trace Apartments | $1,515/mo | $1,520/mo | 4 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Gastonia 28054 Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Gastonia 28054
What is the average rent in Gastonia 28054?
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How many apartments are available in Gastonia 28054?
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gastonia 28054?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$53,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,324/mo.
Comfortable income
$64,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,076/mo), you need to earn at least $43,000/year.
Median household income in Gastonia 28054 is $60,554 , about 5% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Gastonia 28054
Overall prices in Gastonia 28054 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 28054's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,324 |
| Utilities | $417 |
| Groceries | $522 |
| Transportation | $995 |
| Healthcare | $485 |
| Other goods and services | $776 |
| Estimated total | $4,520/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.
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