Circle Oaks is a quiet community in Gastonia, two minutes from I-85 and four from downtown, with the management office right on the property and help in English and Spanish. Trash is included and there are no monthly fees on top. Laundry and parking on site, central heat and air, and a stove and refrigerator in every home. Cats and small dogs welcome ($25 a month, $200 one-time pet fee). Housing vouchers accepted. 6- or 12-month lease, $25 application fee. Text (984) 259-3935 to see it this week.

2 bed, 1 bath: $1,025 a month, about 842 square feet.

Photos include virtual staging. Equal Housing Opportunity.