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

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840 El Cerrito Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

840 El Cerrito Way

840 El Cerrito WayGilroy, CA 95020
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8205 Wren Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

8205 Wren Ave

8205 Wren AveGilroy, CA 95020
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1241 Juniper Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1241 Juniper Dr

1241 Juniper DrGilroy, CA 95020
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7670 Church St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7670 Church St

7670 Church StGilroy, CA 95020
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Allium
Studio Apartments

Allium

7600 Monterey RdGilroy, CA 95020
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7191 Eigleberry St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7191 Eigleberry St

7191 Eigleberry StGilroy, CA 95020
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8275 Westwood Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8275 Westwood Dr

8275 Westwood DrGilroy, CA 95020

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Yuba Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yuba Apartments

420-450 BroadwayGilroy, CA 95020
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351 2nd St
1 Bedroom Apartments

351 2nd St

351 2nd StGilroy, CA 95020
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8200 Parish Way
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

8200 Parish Way

8200 Parish WayGilroy, CA 95020
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7182 Church St
3 Bedroom Apartments

7182 Church St

7182 Church StGilroy, CA 95020
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7230 Dowdy St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7230 Dowdy St

7230 Dowdy StGilroy, CA 95020
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8203 Kelton Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

8203 Kelton Dr

8203 Kelton DrGilroy, CA 95020
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8197 Kelton Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

8197 Kelton Dr

8197 Kelton DrGilroy, CA 95020
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7561 Rosanna St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7561 Rosanna St

7561 Rosanna StGilroy, CA 95020
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6951 Church St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

6951 Church St

6951 Church StGilroy, CA 95020
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88 W 9TH St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

88 W 9TH St

88 W 9TH StGilroy, CA 95020

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8323 Forest St
2 Bedroom Apartments

8323 Forest St

8323 Forest StGilroy, CA 95020
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310 3rd St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

310 3rd St

310 3rd StGilroy, CA 95020
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8247 Kelton Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

8247 Kelton Dr

8247 Kelton DrGilroy, CA 95020
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8225 Kelton Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

8225 Kelton Dr

8225 Kelton DrGilroy, CA 95020
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159 5th St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

159 5th St

159 5th StGilroy, CA 95020
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8198 Kelton Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

8198 Kelton Dr

8198 Kelton DrGilroy, CA 95020

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7130 Rosanna St
2 Bedroom Apartments

7130 Rosanna St

7130 Rosanna StGilroy, CA 95020
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The Patricia
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Patricia

8146 Kelton DrGilroy, CA 95020
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7810 Hanna St
1 Bedroom Apartments

7810 Hanna St

7810 Hanna StGilroy, CA 95020
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7131 Church St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7131 Church St

7131 Church StGilroy, CA 95020
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7531 Forest St
3 Bedroom Apartments

7531 Forest St

7531 Forest StGilroy, CA 95020
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Palmera Park
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Palmera Park

8224 Church StGilroy, CA 95020
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Bellagio Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bellagio Villas

1129 MontebelloGilroy, CA 95020
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Sunset Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Gardens

7750 Wren AveGilroy, CA 95020
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Central Gilroy, Gilroy, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,286
Cadena Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,175
Village at First2x1 2B2BR,1BA$2,228
Terrazo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,275
Cypress Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$2,545
Village at Santa Teresa Apartments2x1 A2BR,1BA$2,629
The CanneryTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2,691
Connell Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,775
Mission ParkThe Capistrano2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mission ParkThe Capistrano2BR,1.5BA$3.29
The CanneryTwo Bedrooms2BR,2BA$2.88
Village at First2x1 2B2BR,1BA$2.55
Connell Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$3.17
Village at Santa Teresa Apartments2x1 A2BR,1BA$3.25
Terrazo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Cadena Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.43
Cypress Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$4.07
Wheeler Manor - Affordable Senior Housing 62+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.23

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Central Gilroy, Gilroy, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Gilroy, CA. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

Written by: Robin Stewart

Where do you see yourself? When you think of home, sweet home, are you in a 3/2 apartment? Dreaming of a tall townhome? Maybe an industrial loft heavy on cool vibes is on your visioning board.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.