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Gilroy, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gilroy, CA

Pricing Updated: 08/31/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gilroy, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gilroy Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Side Gilroy$2,695$1,65010
Lions Creek$2,745$1,6508
Central Gilroy$2,783$1,65012
Mesa Ranch$3,000$1,81320

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 Mesa Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,813. 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 RanchSenior 62+ - 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,813
Evia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA

As of September 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilroy area is the $2.60 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Alexander Station in the in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood starting from $2,181. The second greatest value Gilroy apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cadena Apartments starting at $2,695 with a $3.32 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.
Alexander Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.60
Cadena Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.32
Village at First2A2BR,1BA$2.86
Evia Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.15
Terrazo Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Cypress Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.91
Glen Loma RanchSenior 62+ - 1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$3.02

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Gilroy, CA
Population: 58,756

Ranked #646

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gilroy

What type of rentals are currently available in Gilroy?

There are currently 183 Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,650 to $7,015. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gilroy ranging from $2,300 to $9,750.

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 $2,300 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,227.

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 $2,270 to $3,031, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,995 to $9,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,150 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,000.

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