Gardner Ridge Apartment Homes
3999 Gardner Ridge Dr,
Gastonia, NC 28056
$1,125 - $1,600 | 1-3 Beds
Lowell
Lowell, NC
Area Guide
A peaceful gem outside Charlotte
Wooded
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Outdoors
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River
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Commutes
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College
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Family-Friendly
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While it may be small, Lowell is a city with a wide variety of amenities and attractions. Situated between Charlotte and Gastonia just off I-85, Lowell borders George Paston Park and the South Fork Catawba River. Commuters can reach Downtown Charlotte in less than 20 minutes and Gastonia in under 10, and students enjoy easy access to nearby Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College. Lowell has a small-town, family-friendly vibe which spills over into its charming, wooded neighborhoods and popular restaurants with names like Grits N Greens Southern Cuisine and Hillbilly’s Barbeque and Steaks. You’ll find residents hiking the trails in George Paston Park and shopping at Franklin Square.
The adventurous head east of the city to the nearby US National Whitewater Center, while the nearby Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium provides a more subdued experience with nature. Closer to home, the South Fork River Park is also a great spot for canoeing, rafting, hiking, and wildlife-viewing.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lowell, NC is $722 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lowell has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$0/month
0 Sq Ft
House
$1,961/month
1,471 Sq Ft
Transportation
31
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
28
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
409 Students
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Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Schiele Museum of Natural History
- E-Corps Expeditions Inc.
- Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Airports
- Charlotte/Douglas International
- Concord-Padgett Regional
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.