Studio Apartment Rent in Gastonia, NC
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gastonia, North Carolina as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,524 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gastonia
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gastonia
Compare Gastonia's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waynesville | $675 |
| 2 | Albemarle | $690 |
| 3 | Shelby | $700 |
| 4 | Lumberton | $720 |
| 5 | Lenoir | $730 |
| 6 | Henderson | $760 |
| 7 | Lillington | $770 |
| 8 | Marion | $790 |
| 9 | Aberdeen | $800 |
| 10 | Kings Mountain | $800 |
| 11 | Raeford | $810 |
| 12 | Graham | $840 |
| 13 | Kinston | $840 |
| 14 | Jacksonville | $845 |
| 15 | Lexington | $850 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in North Carolina
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrisburg | $2,380 |
| 2 | Holly Springs | $1,870 |
| 3 | Waxhaw | $1,860 |
| 4 | Apex | $1,827 |
| 5 | Davidson | $1,800 |
| 6 | Cornelius | $1,770 |
| 7 | Chapel Hill | $1,725 |
| 8 | Pineville | $1,720 |
| 9 | Cary | $1,685 |
| 10 | Mint Hill | $1,650 |
| 11 | Fuquay Varina | $1,580 |
| 12 | Raleigh | $1,579 |
| 13 | Wake Forest | $1,560 |
| 14 | Huntersville | $1,521 |
| 15 | Knightdale | $1,520 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gastonia.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gastonia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, NC | 8.5 mi | $1,010 | $-247 (-20%) |
| Belmont, NC | 9.2 mi | $1,390 | +$133 (+11%) |
| Clover, SC | 9.4 mi | $1,490 | +$233 (+19%) |
| Mount Holly, NC | 11.9 mi | $1,240 | $-17 (-1%) |
| Kings Mountain, NC | 14.4 mi | $800 | $-457 (-36%) |
| Lincolnton, NC | 18.5 mi | $980 | $-277 (-22%) |
| Cherryville, NC | 19.9 mi | $940 | $-317 (-25%) |
| Denver, NC | 21 mi | $1,130 | $-127 (-10%) |
| Pineville, NC | 21.3 mi | $1,720 | +$463 (+37%) |
| Rock Hill, SC | 22.3 mi | $1,415 | +$158 (+13%) |
| Fort Mill, SC | 22.6 mi | $1,620 | +$363 (+29%) |
| Charlotte, NC | 23.1 mi | $1,403 | +$146 (+12%) |
Studio rent in Gastonia — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gastonia?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gastonia, North Carolina is $1,257 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,524.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gastonia?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $50,280 ($4,190/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.17/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gastonia expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gastonia's studio median of $1,257 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 48th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gastonia rank for studio rent in North Carolina?
Among the 118 cities in North Carolina with studio data, Gastonia ranks #74 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gastonia?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Dallas ($1,010), Mount Holly ($1,240), Kings Mountain ($800).