Average Rent in Gastonia, NC

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Current Versus Historical Gastonia, NC Rents

Gastonia rentals average $1,050 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,350 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,398, or roughly $1 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $1,808 (-66.79%) year-over-year from $2,707 to $899. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $69 (7.26%) year-over-year from $953 to $1,023. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $133 (11.97%) year-over-year from $1,114 to $1,248. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $101 (6.32%) year-over-year from $1,599 to $1,700. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $75 (4.23%) year-over-year from $1,772 to $1,847. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.79% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 10.64% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.63% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 0.62% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$1.37	$1,023	$953 (7.26%)	$820 (24.70%)
2 BR	$1.47	$1,248	$1,114 (11.97%)	$916 (36.17%)
3 BR	$1.28	$1,700	$1,599 (6.32%)	$1,431 (18.77%)
4+ BR	N/A	$1,847	$1,772 (4.23%)	$2,013 (-8.25%)

Historical Rents in Gastonia, NC

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Top Cities Near Gastonia

There are a total of 1 cities nearby Gastonia. The average rent in Gastonia is currently $1,997 per month. Our records show that Charlotte, NC, with an average rent of $1,997, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Gastonia, NC is Charlotte, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $1,997 per month.

Let's compare Gastonia, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Gastonia, NC is inf% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 49.24% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC are about 50.13% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 21.87% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 1 cities near Gastonia, NC in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Charlotte, NC	$2,500	$1,567	$1,800	$1,997

Top Neighborhoods Near Gastonia

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Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Gastonia

Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, York, SC, and Mecklenburg, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,895. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. It's average rent per month is $1,536. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,050, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Gastonia, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Gastonia, NC is 30.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Gastonia, NC is 25.52% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,250	$1,536
York, SC	N/A	$1,371	$1,505	$1,895
Mecklenburg, NC	$2,500	$1,559	$1,850	$2,050

Top Zipcodes Near Gastonia

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Gastonia, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,195.

The following chart includes the top 4 zipcodes in Gastonia, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28208, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,499	$2,050	$1,925
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,725	$2,525	$2,413
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,641	$2,550	$2,395
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	N/A	$1,575	$1,995

Frequently Asked Questions - Gastonia Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Gastonia, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Gastonia, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,398. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Gastonia, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Gastonia, NC.

How much is a studio apartment in Gastonia, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Gastonia.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,050 and an average price per square feet of $1.37. There are a total of 6 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gastonia.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,199 and an average price per square feet of $1.47. There are a total of 21 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Gastonia.

How have rent prices in Gastonia, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Gastonia, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.67%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.06% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Gastonia, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Gastonia, NC is around $1,118/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.