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Gilroy, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gilroy, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gilroy, CA area range in price from $1,650 to $5,067 with an overall median price of $2,911. The three Gilroy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side Gilroy at $1,650, West Side Gilroy at $1,650, and Central Gilroy at $1,650. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gilroy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Side Gilroy$2,484$1,65039
West Side Gilroy$2,652$1,650230
Central Gilroy$2,661$1,650274
Mesa Ranch$2,661$1,657230
Lions Creek$4,100$1,650126

Cheapest Available Gilroy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gilroy, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Village at First in the West Side Gilroy neighborhood priced from $1,650. Glen Loma Ranch in the West Side Gilroy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,657. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gilroy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at FirstA11BR,1BA$1,650
Glen Loma Ranch1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,657
Alexander Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,934

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA

As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilroy area is the $3.07 price per square foot The Solano Model at Mission Park in the in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Gilroy apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Alexander Station starting at $1,934 with a $2.30 price per square foot in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gilroy apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mission ParkThe Solano2BR,1BA$3.07
Alexander Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.30
Cadena Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.32
Terrazo Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.58
Village at First2A2BR,1BA$2.86
Evia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
Kern Avenue Apartments1 bedroom / 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$3.57
Cypress Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.83
Glen Loma Ranch1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.76

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilroy

What type of rentals are currently available in Gilroy?

There are currently 181 Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $5,067. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gilroy ranging from $1,500 to $8,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gilroy?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gilroy ranges from $1,500 to $8,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,612.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gilroy?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gilroy range from $2,183 to $2,783, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,575 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $4,100.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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