
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mill Valley Neighborhood of Mill Valley, CA from $700 (86 Rentals)
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15-21B Bernard St

600 Edgewood Ave

45 Reed Blvd

200 Almonte Blvd

Tamalpais Commons

21-25 Millwood St

55 Roque Moraes Dr

1 Shelley Dr

244 Corte Madera Ave
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28 Gomez Way

233 Evergreen Ave

409 Maple St

45 Plaza Dr

9 Roque Moraes Ct

Strawberry Knoll Apartments

57 Sunnyside Ave

402 Pine St

25 Roque Moraes Ct

193-197 Miller Ave
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407 Maple St

115 Walnut Ave

30 Central Dr

71 Sunnyside Ave

150 Shoreline Hwy

53-59 W Blithedale Ave

The Magnolias

61 Roque Moraes Dr

11-65 Ashford Ave

216 Miller Ave
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177 Miller Ave

100 Reed Blvd

386 Pine Hill Rd

144-178 Corte Madera

461 Ethel Ave

76 Buena Vista Ave

9 Creek Ln

305 Miller Ave

11-15 Elma St

49 Plaza Dr
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58 Hill St

384 Pine Hill Rd

418 Throckmorton Ave

65 Summit Ave

34 Mesa Ave

18 Laurelwood Ave

2 Shelley Dr

149 Lovell Ave

208 Scott St

178 Sycamore Ave
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Downtown Mill Valley, Mill Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Mill Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Mill Valley Studio Apartments | $2,006 | $1,995 | $2,018 |
| Downtown Mill Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,479 | $2,362 | $2,595 |
| Downtown Mill Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,223 | $3,045 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Mill Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $16,543 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 86 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Mill Valley Neighborhood of Mill Valley, CA.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Mill Valley Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailhead Apartments at Tam Junction | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,915 |
| Pineridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3,645 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mill Valley, CA
As of May 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mill Valley area is the $4.67 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Pineridge in the in the Strawberry neighborhood starting from $3,645. The second greatest value Downtown Mill Valley apartment is the One Bedroom One Bath Model at Trailhead Apartments at Tam Junction starting at $2,915 with a $4.36 price per square foot in the Strawberry neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mill Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pineridge | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $4.67 |
| Trailhead Apartments at Tam Junction | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.36 |
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