
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gemello Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (78 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gemello area of Mountain View.


Luna Vista

The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)

All Single Story Apartment Community

The Villa Monte Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

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2070 Latham St

273 Mountain View Ave, Unit 1bd

Park Plaza Apartments

Surrey House
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Fayette Arms Apartments

120 Granada Dr

Maplewood Apartments

Aviana Apartments

El Portal Apartments

Birch Creek

California St Apartments

1941 California St, Unit GO FL1-ID2032

Palo Alto Plaza Apartments

Madrone
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Park Place

Gemello Village

300 Granada

The Dean

MV Apartments

1945 Latham St, Unit SI FL1-ID1917

234 Escuela Ave, Unit SI FL1-ID2020

The Tillery

Montrose

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL2-ID1095
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Verve

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL3-ID1141

555 San Antonio Rd, Unit SI FL2-ID279, Unit SI FL2-ID279

111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1441

111 N Rengstorff Ave, Unit PL FL2-ID1440

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL2-ID1857

1600 Villa St

545 San Antonio Rd, Unit GO FL2-ID1926

801 Church St, Unit SI FL2-ID127
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450 S Shoreline Blvd, Unit A

2280 W El Camino Real, Unit SI FL2-ID688

900 High School Way, Unit SI FL2-ID379

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL2-ID11701A

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL2-ID2129

1600 Villa St, Unit SI FL1-ID7357A

Mariposa Apartments

Paulson Park

King Apartments

655 Mariposa Avenue Apartments
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Gemello, Mountain View, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Gemello?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gemello Studio Apartments | $2,987 | $1,708 | $4,124 |
| Gemello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,307 | $1,185 | $9,356 |
| Gemello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,329 | $2,695 | $9,939 |
| Gemello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,393 | $4,695 | $7,923 |
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Cheapest Available Gemello Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gemello area of San Jose, CA is a Studio unit found at The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) priced from $2,150. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,150 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,605 |
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Single-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr... | 1BR,1BA | $2,695 |
| Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2,896 |
| California St Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,899 |
| Palo Alto Plaza Apartments | Junior | Studio,1BA | $3,145 |
| Fayette Arms Apartments | Premier 2026 Renovation: One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,152 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gemello, CA
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gemello area is the $4.69 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2J Model at Verve in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $5,789. The second greatest value Gemello apartment is the Plan 2C Model at Montrose starting at $5,431 with a $4.96 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verve | Two Bedroom B2J | 2BR,2BA | $4.69 |
| Montrose | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.96 |
| Birch Creek | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.89 |
| Aviana Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.67 |
| regency-at-mountain-view | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Los Altos Court | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| 2070 Latham St | 2070 Latham St | 1BR,1BA | $4.17 |
| Latham Court Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $4.58 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Plan S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.05 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleGemello, Mountain View, CA
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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Gemello, Mountain View, CA
Gabriela Mistral Elementary
Los Altos High
Ardis G. Egan Junior High
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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 $3,195.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gemello?
The cheapest apartment in Gemello is The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) which is listed at $2,300, while the average apartment in Gemello costs $7,231.
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.
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