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Gilroy, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gilroy, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gilroy, CA area range in price from $1,650 to $4,100 with an overall median price of $3,094. 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$1,6503
West Side Gilroy$2,595$1,65016
Central Gilroy$2,861$1,65021
Mesa Ranch$3,430$1,65718
Lions Creek$4,100$1,65011

Cheapest Available Gilroy Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gilroy, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Alexander Station in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood priced from $1,620. Village at First in the West Side Gilroy neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gilroy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alexander Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,620
Village at FirstA11BR,1BA$1,650
Glen Loma Ranch1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,657

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilroy area is the $3.08 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cadena Apartments in the in the West Side Gilroy neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Gilroy apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Terrazo Apartments starting at $2,685 with a $3.58 price per square foot in the West Side Gilroy 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.
Cadena Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Terrazo Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.58
Alexander Station1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.35
Village at First2A2BR,1BA$2.86
Evia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.08
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 180 Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $4,100. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gilroy ranging from $1,500 to $8,500.

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 $8,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,546.

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 $6,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,861.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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