Los Gatos Apartments for Rent

Welcome Home to Los Gatos

Los Gatos may mean “the cats” to Spanish speakers, but it also is the name of a cool town in Santa Clara County, in the sunny state of California. Los Gatos is in the northern part of the state, in the San Francisco Bay Area. We’ll let you in on a little secret about this town: the people who live here are cool as cats.

Before you start your search for a great new place, visit our Apartment Guide to pick up some tips and tricks on choosing the apartment that’s perfect for you. Don’t miss the LocalTalk page either, where you can get a great idea of what life in Los Gatos is really like. We’ll even answer all your questions—well, those related to Los Gatos anyway. (We’re still working on that perfect mac ‘n cheese recipe.) Just type your questions into our Ask a Question feature and… poof! Our highly knowledgeable local expert will get back to you in no time.

Los Gatos Rental Trends

Whether you’re looking for a cozy, simple apartment or a giant place with all the latest amenities, our Apartment Finder will track it down and help you get a great deal on it. So, what do places in Los Gatos go for? Take a look at the rent chart and you’ll be able to see the average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Ready to dive further into this city of cats? Read on!

Here, Kitty, Kitty, Kitty

Los Gatos is a great place to live and everyone knows it. Apartments in this city don’t come cheap and many of the houses in the area are worth more than a million dollars. Why do people pay through the teeth to live in the City of Cats? This place is absolutely gorgeous. In town, you’ll find plenty of parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields, as well as incredible trails for biking and hiking. The area is also surrounded by state and county parks, preserves, and open spaces. Los Gatos is at the base of the Sierra Azule Mountains—not far from the Santa Cruz Mountains—so there are acres and acres of mountains to bike through, hike around, and enjoy. From downtown Los Gatos, you can hop on your bike and head off down a 20-mile trail through the Santa Cruz Mountains. The city itself is also incredibly cycle-friendly; you’ll see many bicyclists riding around town. Between the parks and the recreational activities offered by the city, you’ll have no trouble staying active in Los Gatos. The city even has a dog park so that your furry, tail-wagging friend will get to enjoy the beauty of Los Gatos as well.

Keep Your Cat Leashed!

Are you a birder? It’s okay, you can tell us (we can’t get enough of our feathered friends). You’ll definitely want to check out the Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society. The society has some amazing special events such as Bird Counts, the Winter Whale Watching with Young Audubon, and Breeding Elephant Seal Hike with Young Audubon. So much fun!

Let the Cat out of the Bottle

Wine lovers are in good company in Los Gatos as there are many wineries in and around town. Click here to read up on some of the local wineries. You’ll want to spend more than a few weekends tasting; the trouble will be choosing what to taste first.

Cool as a Cat

Los Gatos always seems to have something fun going on. The Farmers’ Market is open year-round. At the market, you can shop for fresh, local produce, purchase fresh cut flowers, and shop for baked goods, cheese, oysters, and more. Throughout the summer, there are also free jazz concerts every Wednesday in Town Plaza Park. Other special events include the July 4th Celebration, Screen on the Green, the Children’s Parade, and Shakespeare in the Park. Your social calendar is going to fill up fast!

Making the Move

Move into your new pad in Los Gatos and start living the good life in this knock-out gorgeous town. With endless shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, what’s not to love? Ready for your fun fact? Gary Dahl lived in Los Gatos. You don’t know who that is? Really? He invented the Pet Rock! Not exciting enough for you? How about this one: John Steinbeck also lived here. So did Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple Computers.