Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Gilroy, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Gilroy
$2,720/mo
13%vs previous year
The average rent in Gilroy is $2,720 per month as of September 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $820 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Gilroy
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Gilroy rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Gilroy, CA
Average rent prices in Gilroy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Gilroy, CA
Rent prices in Gilroy vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gilroy is $2,579, whereas a house costs $3,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Gilroy run $1,975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,670.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,695 | 18% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $2,672 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $3,750 |  1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $5,200 | 3% | 15% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gilroy, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,579 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,445 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $3,995 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,100 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,200
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Gilroy, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,579
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$3,445
Houses
Average rent
$3,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,100
The table above reflects average rent prices in Gilroy, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Gilroy, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Gilroy and Aptos by all bedroom counts and property types.
Gilroy
43%higher than the national median
79%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Gilroy, CA is 20% lower than the median rent in Aptos, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,400
9%$3,383
9%$4,295
1%$2,647
3%$2,940
10%$2,662
2%$3,872
17%$2,525
5%$4,302
$3,300
6%$2,595
2%$2,950
1%Discover rentals in Gilroy, CA
3d ago
7130 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
14h ago
975 1st St, Gilroy, CA 95020
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,228–$3,099
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Gilroy
40 Sturla Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Gilroy
3 beds
2 baths
$3,031
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7936 Westwood Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,380–$3,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Gilroy
8375 Monterey St, Gilroy, CA 95020
Studio
0.5 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
1d ago
8305 8305 Monterey St & 8224 Church St, Gilroy, CA 95020
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,700–$2,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,463
House for rent
Available Oct 10
4d ago
House for rent in Gilroy
40 Sturla Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
6429 Laguna Seca Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020
3 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Gilroy
700 3rd St #NA, Gilroy, CA 95020
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,463
House for rent
Available Oct 10
4d ago
Verified
7936 Westwood Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,380–$3,295
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Gilroy
40 Sturla Way, Gilroy, CA 95020
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
$3,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
6429 Laguna Seca Ln, Gilroy, CA 95020
3 beds
2 baths
$4,350
Condo for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Verified
7936 Westwood Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,380–$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,463
House for rent
Available Oct 10
14h ago
975 1st St, Gilroy, CA 95020
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,228–$3,099
Apartment for rent
3d ago
7130 Rosanna St, Gilroy, CA 95020
2 beds
1 bath
$2,195
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Gilroy, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Gilroy rental market.
How much is rent in Gilroy?
The average rent in Gilroy is $2,720 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Gilroy?
Average rent prices in Gilroy have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.
How does Gilroy rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Gilroy is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $820 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Gilroy?
To comfortably afford rent in Gilroy, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Gilroy?
January sees the lowest rent in Gilroy while July has the highest, with roughly a 23% difference between peak and off-peak months. A winter move might result in lower prices compared to summer months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).