
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gemello Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $1,100 (25 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+)

Park Plaza Apartments

Hidden Garden Apartments

The Villa Monte Apartments
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Mountain View Place

921-945 High School Way
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2020 California St

Ednamary Apartments

360 Chiquita Renovated 1 Bedroom
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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 | $3,445 | $1,708 | $4,528 |
| Gemello 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,381 | $1,185 | $8,438 |
| Gemello 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,653 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Gemello 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,862 | $4,995 | $9,197 |
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There are currently 25 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Gemello Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA.
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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 1 Bed unit found at The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) priced from $2,300. Park Rich Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,300 |
| Park Rich Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $2,395 |
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Single-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr... | 1BR,1BA | $2,795 |
| Escape Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gemello, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gemello area is the $5.00 price per square foot Two Bedroom B2J Model at Verve in the in the Old Los Altos neighborhood starting from $6,180. The second greatest value Gemello apartment is the Plan 2A Model at Regency at Mountain View starting at $4,317 with a $3.92 price per square foot in the San Antonio 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 | $5.00 |
| Regency at Mountain View | Plan 2A | 2BR,2BA | $3.92 |
| Birch Creek | Plan A2 | 1BR,1BA | $4.02 |
| ARLO Mountain View | Plan 1C | 1BR,1BA | $5.59 |
| Park Place | North 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $5.90 |
| Surrey House | Unit 10 | 1BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Fayette Arms Apartments | One Bedroom, One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.27 |
| All Single Story Apartment Community | Single-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr... | 1BR,1BA | $5.36 |
| Escape Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $5.78 |
| The Laurel at Mountain View (55+) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.04 |
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Ranked #9
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 $4,185.
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 $7,521.
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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