Cheap Homes for Rent in Gemello Neighborhood of Mountain View, CA from $4,000 (26 Rentals)

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101 2nd St

Los AltosCA94022

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laurel at Mountain View (55+)StudioStudio,1BA$2,150
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$2,395
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan S1Studio,1BA$2,605
All Single Story Apartment CommunitySingle-Story 1 BR Apt - No Shared Hallways - Pr...1BR,1BA$2,695
California St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,899
Birch CreekPlan A21BR,1BA$2,947
Palo Alto Plaza ApartmentsJuniorStudio,1BA$3,095
Fayette Arms ApartmentsPremier 2026 Renovation: One Bedroom, One Bathroom1BR,1BA$3,152
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gemello, CA

As of April 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
VerveTwo Bedroom B2J2BR,2BA$4.69
MontrosePlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.96
Birch CreekPlan B12BR,2BA$3.92
Aviana Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$3.67
Regency at Mountain ViewPlan 1A1BR,1BA$4.92
Los Altos CourtOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$4.85
Surrey HouseUnit 101BR,1BA$3.99
2070 Latham St2070 Latham St1BR,1BA$4.17
Latham Court ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$4.58
Maplewood ApartmentsPlan S1Studio ,1BA$5.05

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Gemello, Mountain View, CA

Ranked #9

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gemello

What type of rentals are currently available in Gemello?

There are currently 364 Apartments for Rent in Gemello, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,185 to $9,939. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gemello ranging from $4,000 to $5,970.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gemello?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gemello ranges from $4,000 to $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $4,925.

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