Rent by ZIP · Gaston County
Rent in Gastonia, NC 28054
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,520 (+1.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,215 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,340 | $1,310 | +2.3% | $1,206–1,474 | $1,093 ±$119 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,400 | $1,370 | +2.2% | $1,260–1,540 | $961 ±$140 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,500 | +1.3% | $1,368–1,672 | $1,227 ±$61 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,850 | +0.5% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,469 ±$127 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,360 | $2,350 | +0.4% | $2,124–2,596 | $2,048 ±$672 |
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.
What renters pay in 28054
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28052 | Gastonia | $1,300 | $1,048 |
| 28056 | Gastonia | $1,390 | $1,088 |
| 28043 | Forest City | $1,010 | $781 |
| 28042 | Fallston | $1,010 | $731 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | $1,010 | $741 |
| 28039 | East Spencer | $1,310 | – |
Fair Market Rents across Gaston County, NC · All NC counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
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.