Studio Apartment Rent in Gilroy, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Gilroy, California as of July 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $3,082 and +67% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Gilroy
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Gilroy
Compare Gilroy's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $838 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $920 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 14 | Porterville | $1,050 |
| 15 | Anderson | $1,060 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Coto de Caza | $3,070 |
| 12 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 13 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 14 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 15 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Gilroy.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Gilroy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Hill, CA | 11.2 mi | $2,150 | — |
| Watsonville, CA | 14.8 mi | $2,570 | +$420 (+20%) |
| Hollister, CA | 16.2 mi | $2,150 | — |
| San Jose, CA | 20 mi | $2,553 | +$403 (+19%) |
| Aptos, CA | 22.4 mi | $3,420 | +$1,270 (+59%) |
| Salinas, CA | 22.9 mi | $1,863 | $-287 (-13%) |
| Capitola, CA | 27.7 mi | $3,100 | +$950 (+44%) |
| Marina, CA | 27.9 mi | $2,250 | +$100 (+5%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 30.9 mi | $2,720 | +$570 (+27%) |
| Scotts Valley, CA | 31.9 mi | $3,420 | +$1,270 (+59%) |
| Seaside, CA | 32.2 mi | $2,540 | +$390 (+18%) |
| Campbell, CA | 33 mi | $2,540 | +$390 (+18%) |
Studio rent in Gilroy — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Gilroy?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Gilroy, California is $2,150 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $3,082.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Gilroy?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $86,000 ($7,167/month gross), which works out to roughly $41.35/hour at a full-time job.
Is Gilroy expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Gilroy's studio median of $2,150 is +67% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 92th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Gilroy rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 383 cities in California with studio data, Gilroy ranks #254 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Gilroy?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Salinas ($1,863).