Rent in Gastonia, NC
Across Gastonia's 5 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,350 a month, with figures from $1,048–$1,785. The highest typical rent is in 28054 ($1,374) and the lowest in 28052 ($1,174). Owner-occupied homes in Gaston County pay about 0.75% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $709–$1,574 | 5 |
| 1 bed | $1,240 | $788–$1,640 | 5 |
| 2 beds | $1,350 | $1,048–$1,785 | 5 |
| 3 beds | $1,650 | $1,141–$2,179 | 5 |
| 4 beds | $2,100 | $1,688–$2,773 | 5 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Gastonia ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Gastonia, NC?
- About $1,350 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,048–$1,785. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Gastonia, NC?
- About $1,240 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $788–$1,640. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Gastonia, NC?
- About $1,650 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,141–$2,179. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Gastonia, NC?
- About $1,190 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $709–$1,574. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Gastonia, NC?
- About $2,100 a month: the median of the typical rents in 5 ZIP codes, which range from $1,688–$2,773. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Gastonia ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 28054 has the highest typical rent at $1,374 a month, and 28052 the lowest at $1,174.
- What is the property tax rate in Gastonia, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Gaston County pay a typical 0.75% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Gastonia rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).