
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Gilroy Neighborhood of Gilroy, CA from $1,286 (61 Rentals)
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Village at Santa Teresa Apartments

Mission Park

Village at First

Cadena Apartments

Terrazo Apartments

The Cannery

7217 A-D Dowdy Street

8212 Kelton Drive

7233 Rosanna Street
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840 El Cerrito Way

8205 Wren Ave

325-395 Gurries Dr

1241 Juniper Dr

7670 Church St

Allium

1171 Driftwood Ter

7060 Princevalle St

7191 Eigleberry St

8275 Westwood Dr
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Yuba Apartments

351 2nd St

8200 Parish Way

7182 Church St

7230 Dowdy St

8203 Kelton Dr

8197 Kelton Dr

7561 Rosanna St

6951 Church St

88 W 9TH St
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8323 Forest St

310 3rd St

8051-8061 Church St

8247 Kelton Dr

810 El Cerrito Way

8225 Kelton Dr

820 El Cerrito Way

159 5th St

8198 Kelton Dr

773-777 El Cerrito Way
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7130 Rosanna St

7516-7526 Forest St

1191 Driftwood Ter

The Patricia

7810 Hanna St

7131 Church St

7531 Forest St

Palmera Park

Bellagio Villas

Sunset Gardens
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Central Gilroy, Gilroy, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Gilroy?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Gilroy 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $2,175 | $2,545 |
| Central Gilroy 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,701 | $2,228 | $3,095 |
| Central Gilroy 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,082 | $3,031 | $3,099 |
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Cheapest Available Central Gilroy Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Gilroy area of Gilroy, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+ priced from $1,286. Cadena Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,175. Here are the most affordable Central Gilroy apartments for rent in Gilroy, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,286 |
| Cadena Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,175 |
| Village at First | 2x1 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2,228 |
| Terrazo Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartments | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $2,545 |
| Village at Santa Teresa Apartments | 2x1 A | 2BR,1BA | $2,629 |
| The Cannery | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2,691 |
| Connell Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,775 |
| Mission Park | The Capistrano | 2BR,1BA | $3,006 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Gilroy, CA
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Gilroy area is the $3.29 price per square foot The Capistrano Model at Mission Park in the in the Central Gilroy neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Central Gilroy apartment is the Two Bedrooms Model at The Cannery starting at $2,691 with a $2.88 price per square foot in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Gilroy apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission Park | The Capistrano | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.29 |
| The Cannery | Two Bedrooms | 2BR,2BA | $2.88 |
| Village at First | 2x1 2B | 2BR,1BA | $2.55 |
| Connell Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Village at Santa Teresa Apartments | 2x1 A | 2BR,1BA | $3.25 |
| Terrazo Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.50 |
| Cadena Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
| Cypress Pointe Apartments | 1x1 A | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+ | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.23 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Gilroy Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Gilroy?
The cheapest apartment in Central Gilroy is Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+ which is listed at $1,286, while the average apartment in Central Gilroy costs $2,587.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Gilroy?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 6 regular apartments in Central Gilroy that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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