Gastonia, NC Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,483
1-year change
+2.3%
$34/mo
5-year change
+27.2%
$317/mo
10-year change
+89.4%
$700/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Gastonia

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$716/mo—0.0%
2016$755/mo+5.4%+5.4%
2017$831/mo+10.1%+16.1%
2018$868/mo+4.5%+21.2%
2019$919/mo+5.9%+28.4%
2020$985/mo+7.2%+37.6%
2021$1,100/mo+11.7%+53.6%
2022$1,232/mo+12.0%+72.1%
2023$1,325/mo+7.5%+85.1%
2024$1,386/mo+4.6%+93.6%
2025$1,426/mo+2.9%+99.2%
2026$1,455/mo+2.0%+103.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Gastonia changed since 2015?

Median rent in Gastonia, NC was $708 in 2015-01 and is $1,483 as of 2026-09 — a change of $775 per month over 11 years.

How much has Gastonia rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Gastonia, NC has changed +27.2% ($317 per month). The current median is $1,483.

What has rent in Gastonia done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Gastonia, NC has changed +89.4% ($700 per month). It is now $1,483.

Is rent in Gastonia going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Gastonia, NC has increased +2.3% ($34/mo). Current median: $1,483.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.