Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mill Valley, CA from $700 (146 Rentals)

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1 Shelley Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1 Shelley Dr

1 Shelley DrMill Valley, CA 94941
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55 Roque Moraes Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

55 Roque Moraes Dr

55 Roque Moraes DrMill Valley, CA 94941
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45 Reed Blvd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Reed Blvd

45 Reed BlvdMill Valley, CA 94941
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200 Almonte Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

200 Almonte Blvd

200 Almonte BlvdMill Valley, CA 94941
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600 Edgewood Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

600 Edgewood Ave

600 Edgewood AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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15-21B Bernard St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

15-21B Bernard St

15-21B Bernard StMill Valley, CA 94941
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21-25 Millwood St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

21-25 Millwood St

21-25 Millwood StMill Valley, CA 94941

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Tamalpais Commons
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Tamalpais Commons

1-23 Tamalpais Commons LnMill Valley, CA 94941
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150 Shoreline Hwy
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 Shoreline Hwy

150 Shoreline HwyMill Valley, CA 94941
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71 Sunnyside Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

71 Sunnyside Ave

71 Sunnyside AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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407 Maple St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

407 Maple St

407 Maple StMill Valley, CA 94941
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233 Evergreen Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

233 Evergreen Ave

233 Evergreen AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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29-31 N Knoll Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

29-31 N Knoll Rd

29-31 N Knoll RdMill Valley, CA 94941
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57 Sunnyside Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

57 Sunnyside Ave

57 Sunnyside AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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402 Pine St
Studio Apartments

402 Pine St

402 Pine StMill Valley, CA 94941
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5-7 S Knoll Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

5-7 S Knoll Rd

5-7 S Knoll RdMill Valley, CA 94941

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45 Plaza Dr
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

45 Plaza Dr

45 Plaza DrMill Valley, CA 94941
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115 Walnut Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

115 Walnut Ave

115 Walnut AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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30 Central Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

30 Central Dr

30 Central DrMill Valley, CA 94941
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28 Gomez Way
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

28 Gomez Way

28 Gomez WayMill Valley, CA 94941
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193-197 Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

193-197 Miller Ave

193-197 Miller AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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9 Roque Moraes Ct
Studio Apartments

9 Roque Moraes Ct

9 Roque Moraes CtMill Valley, CA 94941
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25 Roque Moraes Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

25 Roque Moraes Ct

25 Roque Moraes CtMill Valley, CA 94941
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409 Maple St
2 Bedroom Apartments

409 Maple St

409 Maple StMill Valley, CA 94941

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386 Pine Hill Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

386 Pine Hill Rd

386 Pine Hill RdMill Valley, CA 94941
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177 Miller Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

177 Miller Ave

177 Miller AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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9 Creek Ln
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

9 Creek Ln

9 Creek LnMill Valley, CA 94941
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76 Buena Vista Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

76 Buena Vista Ave

76 Buena Vista AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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65 Summit Ave
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

65 Summit Ave

65 Summit AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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The Magnolias
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Magnolias

232 Miller AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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418 Throckmorton Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

418 Throckmorton Ave

418 Throckmorton AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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100 Reed Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Reed Blvd

100 Reed BlvdMill Valley, CA 94941
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11-15 Elma St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

11-15 Elma St

11-15 Elma StMill Valley, CA 94941

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305 Miller Ave
Studio Apartments

305 Miller Ave

305 Miller AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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11-65 Ashford Ave
Studio Apartments

11-65 Ashford Ave

11-65 Ashford AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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61 Roque Moraes Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

61 Roque Moraes Dr

61 Roque Moraes DrMill Valley, CA 94941
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49 Plaza Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

49 Plaza Dr

49 Plaza DrMill Valley, CA 94941
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58 Hill St
Studio Apartments

58 Hill St

58 Hill StMill Valley, CA 94941
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216 Miller Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

216 Miller Ave

216 Miller AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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461 Ethel Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

461 Ethel Ave

461 Ethel AveMill Valley, CA 94941
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384 Pine Hill Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

384 Pine Hill Rd

384 Pine Hill RdMill Valley, CA 94941
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915 E Blithedale Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

915 E Blithedale Ave

915 E Blithedale AveMill Valley, CA 94941

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Mill Valley, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Mill Valley, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Mill Valley Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Tamalpais Park$17,546$1,99520
Old Mill$18,074$1,9953

Cheapest Available Mill Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mill Valley, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Strawberry Shores in the Strawberry neighborhood priced from $2,775. Summit at Sausalito in the Strawberry neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $2,871. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mill Valley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Strawberry Shores1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,775
Summit at SausalitoB12BR,1BA$2,871
Trailhead Apartments at Tam JunctionOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,915
Aqua Terra Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,925
Palmetto at Tiburon ViewA11BR,1BA$3,255
Madera Valley ApartmentsThe Marin3BR,1BA$3,497
Woodlark Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3,595
Skylark Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3,824
Bell Mt. TamA1C1BR,1BA$4,040
The Cove at TiburonA011BR,1BA$4,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mill Valley, CA

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mill Valley area is the $5.08 price per square foot Mist Model at Preserve at Marin in the in the Strawberry neighborhood starting from $6,942. The second greatest value Mill Valley apartment is the C2D Model at Bell Mt. Tam starting at $7,390 with a $5.65 price per square foot in the South Larkspur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mill Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Preserve at MarinMist2BR,2BA$5.08
Bell Mt. TamC2D3BR,2BA$5.65
Skylark Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.24
Woodlark Residences2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.71
Madera Valley ApartmentsThe Shelby2BR,1BA$3.69
Palmetto at Tiburon ViewA11BR,1BA$3.67
Summit at SausalitoB12BR,1BA$3.71
Aqua Terra Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.10
Strawberry Shores1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.95
Trailhead Apartments at Tam JunctionOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$4.36

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Local Guide To the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Colleges in San Francisco

A Local Experts guide to the Best Student Friendly Neighborhoods Near Colleges in the Bay area for affordable living. Find your perfect San Francisco Student apartment, condo, or rental home today at ApartmentHomeliving.com

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Mill Valley Overview

Located just a dozen or so miles from the hub of San Francisco via the gorgeous Golden Gate Bridge, Mill Valley is a premium slice of Calfiornia real estate that is just waiting to be discovered. Offering coastal views of Richardson Bay, nearby scenic hills of Mount Tamalpais, and a local population of just aorund 13,000, this west coast locale combines small town charm with big city heart.

Why live in Mill Valley, CA?

For those desiring a relaxed and woodsy ambiance in the great state of California, it doesn't get more ideal than an apartment in Mill Valley. An impressive assortment of nature trails and public parks make it ideal for the outdoor types, and the city's strong history of the arts makes Mill Valley rentals in-demand for those desiring an abundance of cultural exploration.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mill Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mill Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Mill Valley is Strawberry Shores which is listed at $2,775, while the average apartment in Mill Valley costs $17,810.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mill Valley?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Mill Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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