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Rent in Gastonia, NC 28053
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,350 (+4.7% vs FY2026).
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,190 | $1,120 | +6.3% | $1,071–1,309 | – |
| 1 bedroom | $1,240 | $1,180 | +5.1% | $1,116–1,364 | – |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,350 | $1,290 | +4.7% | $1,215–1,485 | – |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,650 | $1,590 | +3.8% | $1,485–1,815 | – |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,100 | $2,020 | +4% | $1,890–2,310 | – |
Small Area FMRs for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $1,785.
The Census doesn't publish reliable rent figures for this ZIP code, usually because few homes here are rented.
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28052 | Gastonia | $1,300 | $1,048 |
| 28054 | Gastonia | $1,520 | $1,227 |
| 28056 | Gastonia | $1,390 | $1,088 |
| 28043 | Forest City | $1,010 | $781 |
| 28042 | Fallston | $1,010 | $731 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | $1,010 | $741 |
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Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.