Apartments for Rent in Gastonia, NC

Prices and availability in Gastonia, NC were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Gastonia, NC are: Destination at Union, Ashbrook Village, Loray Mill Lofts, Ivory on Long Creek and The Groves.

The average rent in Gastonia, NC is $1,335.

The price range for a studio apartment in Gastonia, NC is between $999 and $4,531.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC is between $560 and $5,033.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC is between $564 and $3,538.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Gastonia, NC is between $1,373 and $6,779.

In Gastonia, 46% of the residents are renting compared to 54% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 6% of Gastonia's rentals, 51% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 41% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Gastonia is 37 years old, with 22% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 96% are garden-style apartment communities, 4% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Gastonia are around 1.0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 30% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 55% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.