Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gemello Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (79 Rentals)

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property at 1625 California St

$3,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1625 California St

Mountain ViewCA94041

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property at 111 N Rengstorff Ave

$4,220

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 19

111 N Rengstorff Ave

Mountain ViewCA94043
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2580-2590 California StMountain View, CA 94040
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260 Mariposa AveMountain View, CA 94041
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111 Montebello AveMountain View, CA 94043
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Gemello, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Gemello Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gemello area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments priced from $2,245. Surrey House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,395. Here are the most affordable Gemello apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,245
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,450
360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,499
Monte Sierra ApartmentsSingle-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr...1BR,1BA$2,695
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD1BR,1BA$2,695
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3,275
Fayette Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,309
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gemello, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gemello area is the $3.64 price per square foot 2x1 Model at 120 Granada Dr in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $3,275. The second greatest value Gemello apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Model at Aviana Apartments starting at $3,325 with a $3.82 price per square foot in the Old Los Altos neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gemello apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
120 Granada Dr2x12BR,1BA$3.64
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.82
Los Altos CourtOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$4.85
884 Park Dr, Unit 05884 Park Dr1BR,1BA$3.68
360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.84
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$4.01
Fayette Townhouse Apartments1 BR with YARD1BR,1BA$4.85
Latham Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$4.58
Monte Sierra ApartmentsSingle-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr...1BR,1BA$5.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals in cities across the United States including Gemello, Mountain View, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for proximity to parks, luxury housing options, apartment communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gemello Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Gemello?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Gemello is under $3,325.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gemello?

The cheapest apartment in Gemello is The Arbors at Mountain View Apartments which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Gemello costs $7,248.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gemello?

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 1 regular apartments in Gemello that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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