What is the average apartment size in Gilroy?

The average size for a Gilroy, CA apartment is 872 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Gilroy?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Gilroy is $2,522 per month, a 1.36% decrease from last year’s average of $2,557.

What is the average apartment size in Gilroy?

The typical apartment in Gilroy offers about 872 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Gilroy, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Gilroy?

The typical rent budget in Gilroy ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Gilroy?

In Gilroy, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Gilroy is $2,522, a 1.36% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,557.

One-bedroom apartments provide 678 square feet for $2,302, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,582 offer 929 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,018 sq ft) for $3,026, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Gilroy, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,522	872 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,302	678 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,582	929 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,026	1,018 sq. ft.

Gilroy, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Gilroy, CA have decreased by 1.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,557 to $2,522.

What's the typical rent budget in Gilroy, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Gilroy, CA (62%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Gilroy, CA?

6,285 or 37% of the households in Gilroy, CA are renter-occupied while 10,631 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Gilroy Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Gilroy	$2,522
Los Angeles	$2,762
East Bay	$2,685
San Francisco	$3,545
San Diego	$2,959
Oakland	$2,651
Sacramento	$1,921
Long Beach	$2,665
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Vallejo	$2,121
Sunnyvale	$3,440
Mountain View, CA	$3,756
Santa Clara, CA	$3,538
Salinas, CA	$2,353
Milpitas, CA	$3,218
Campbell, CA	$2,939
Los Gatos, CA	$3,496
Santa Cruz, CA	$3,404
Cupertino, CA	$3,850
Livermore, CA	$2,642

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Gilroy apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.