Rent by ZIP · Gaston County
Rent in Gastonia, NC 28056
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,390 (+6.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,214 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,230 | $1,130 | +8.8% | $1,107–1,353 | $1,281 ±$129 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,280 | $1,190 | +7.6% | $1,152–1,408 | $1,221 ±$132 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,390 | $1,300 | +6.9% | $1,251–1,529 | $1,088 ±$236 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,700 | $1,600 | +6.3% | $1,530–1,870 | $1,218 ±$111 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,160 | $2,030 | +6.4% | $1,944–2,376 | $1,688 ±$757 |
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 28056
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28054 | Gastonia | $1,520 | $1,227 |
| 28052 | Gastonia | $1,300 | $1,048 |
| 28043 | Forest City | $1,010 | $781 |
| 28042 | Fallston | $1,010 | $731 |
| 28071 | Gold Hill | $1,120 | $754 |
| 28040 | Ellenboro | $1,010 | $741 |
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.