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Gilroy, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gilroy, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Gilroy, CA area range in price from $2,499 to $5,795 with an overall median price of $4,283. The three Gilroy neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Side Gilroy at $2,499, Mesa Ranch at $2,499, and Lions Creek at $4,400. 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$2,499$2,4991
Mesa Ranch$3,975$2,4994
Lions Creek$4,550$4,4001
Central Gilroy$4,600$2,4994
West Side Gilroy$5,795$4,4001

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. Alexander Station in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,934. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gilroy apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Village at FirstA11BR,1BA$1,650
Alexander Station2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,934
Glen Loma Ranch2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2,164

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gilroy, CA

As of May 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Gilroy area is the $2.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Alexander Station in the in the Mesa Ranch neighborhood starting from $1,934. The second greatest value Gilroy apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at Cadena Apartments starting at $2,495 with a $3.08 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$2.30
Cadena Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.08
Village at First2A2BR,1BA$2.86
Cypress Pointe Apartments1x1 A1BR,1BA$3.91
Glen Loma Ranch1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.65

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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 $5,172. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gilroy ranging from $2,200 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 $2,200 to $9,750 with an average monthly rent of $4,046.

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 $3,250 to $9,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,371.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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