Trenton Mill Lofts
612 W Main Ave,
Gastonia, NC 28052
2 Beds | $1,678
Rental Market Trends in Gastonia, NC
What is the average rent in Gastonia, NC?
$1,184/month
Average Rent
733 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+3.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Gastonia, NC is $1,184 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,555/month, making renting in Gastonia more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Gastonia, you can expect to pay about $893 per month for a studio, $1,184 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,329 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,623 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Gastonia, NC?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.1%, which averages out to $37 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Gastonia, NC
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
9%
Below $700/month
11%
$700 - $1,000/month
64%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia?
Based on current rent prices, Loray Mill, Downtown Gastonia and Willow Creek are the most affordable neighborhoods in Gastonia.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gastonia?
Based on current rent prices, Catherine Booth Apartments, Willow Creek and Downtown Gastonia are the most expensive neighborhoods in Gastonia.
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Which Gastonia neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Gastonia with the most apartments available are Downtown Gastonia, Loray Mill and Willow Creek .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Gastonia, NC?
Because the average rent in Gastonia is $1,184, you’ll want to make about $3,946 per month or $47,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Gastonia, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Gastonia, NC to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$1,357/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,492/month
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Three Bedroom
$2,072/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.