What is the average apartment size in Gastonia?

The average size for a Gastonia, NC apartment is 984 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gastonia?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Gastonia is $1,370 per month, a 2.46% decrease from last years average of $1,404.

What is the average apartment size in Gastonia?

The typical apartment in Gastonia offers about 984 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gastonia, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gastonia?

The typical rent budget in Gastonia ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 77% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gastonia?

In Gastonia, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gastonia is $1,370, a 2.46% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,404.

One-bedroom apartments provide 747 square feet for $1,189, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,352 offer 992 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,316 sq ft) for $1,698, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gastonia, NC

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,370	984 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,189	747 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,352	992 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,698	1,316 sq. ft.

Gastonia, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Gastonia, NC have decreased by 2.46% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,404 to $1,370.

What's the typical rent budget in Gastonia, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Gastonia, NC (77%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gastonia, NC?

14,532 or 46% of the households in Gastonia, NC are renter-occupied while 17,175 or 54% are owner-occupied.

How Gastonia Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gastonia	$1,370
Charlotte	$1,659
Raleigh	$1,560
Fayetteville	$1,284
Winston - Salem	$1,280
Durham	$1,527
Greensboro	$1,329
Hickory	$1,452
Concord	$1,533
Asheville	$1,660
Greenville	$1,374
Mooresville	$1,607
Huntersville	$1,717
Rock Hill, SC	$1,460
Fort Mill, SC	$1,709
Cornelius, NC	$1,695
Indian Trail, NC	$1,715
Shelby, NC	$1,261
Clover, SC	$1,610
Belmont, NC	$1,568
Dallas, NC	$1,878

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gastonia apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.