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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Covered parking
  • Large windows
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Cozy home
  • High ceilings

Location

975 1st St, Gilroy, CA 95020, USA
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Management

FPI Management, Inc.*

Leasing office

(844) 326-6875 ext. 7868

Open 

9:00 am–6:00 pm PT

Property Overview

Village at First offers strong overall value, with a high Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3, excellent price scoring, and solid marks for amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It features spacious apartments, high ceilings, large windows, a well-equipped kitchen, and covered parking, while 24 photos and standout value per square foot further support its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Village at First is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village at First has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Elementary school nearby

Floor plans

1x1 1A1 bed1 bath718 sqft$2,228–$2,250 /mo
2x1 2A2 bed1 bath732 sqft$2,228–$2,691 /mo
2x1 2B2 bed1 bath871 sqft$2,228 /mo1 unit available
3x2 3A3 bed2 bath1,000+ sqft$3,099 /mo3 units available

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About Village at First

HomeApartments in Gilroy Village at First

Find a cozy home to call your own at Village at First, where you can have your pick from our spacious, affordable pet-friendly one, two, and three bedroom apartments in Gilroy, California. Whichever floor plan you choose, thoughtful features like high ceilings, large windows, and a well-equipped kitchen invite you to live the way you’ve always wanted. From a stunning resident clubhouse to covered parking, we also offer a variety of amenities to ease your everyday routine. For Gilroy living at its best, Village at First is where you want to be.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Village at First is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Village at First has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Village at First
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Village at First offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Village at First is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Village at First is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Village at First does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Village at First provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Village at First compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 3-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 207 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 miles away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.5 miles away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property

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Rent trends in Gilroy

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 1% higher than 1-bedrooms in Gilroy.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Village at First to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Gilroy.

3-bedroom apartments at Village at First cost about 5% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Gilroy.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Gilroy
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Gilroy
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,957
December 2024$1,995
January 2025$1,995
February 2025$1,944
March 2025$1,951
April 2025$1,954
May 2025$1,968
June 2025$2,000
July 2025$2,016
August 2025$2,040
September 2025$2,095
October 2025$2,095
November 2025$2,015
December 2025$2,007
January 2026$1,958
February 2026$1,862
March 2026$1,943
April 2026$2,012
May 2026$2,043
June 2026$2,098
July 2026$2,073
August 2026$2,041
September 2026$1,950
October 2026$2,215

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$89,120/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $89,120 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $2,228.
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Schools near Village at First

Pvusd Virtual Academy

250 e beach st

watsonville, CA, 95076

K-12Public

Spring Grove Elementary School

500 spring grove rd

hollister, CA, 95023

K-8Public
A-

Southside Elementary School

4991 sside rd

hollister, CA, 95023

K-8Public
B+

Rancho Santana

1454 santana ranch dr

hollister, CA, 95023

K-8Public
C

Tres Pinos Elementary School

5635 airline hwy

tres pinos, CA, 95075

K-8Public
C-
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Gilroy near 975 1st St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 975 1st St, Gilroy

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 975 1st St

Safeway
905 1st St
Nob Hill Foods
777 1st St
Cardenas Market
727 1st St
Gilroy Tasty Black Garlic Inc
250 Nagareda Dr
Grocery Outlet
333 E 10th St

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