
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mill Valley Neighborhood of Mill Valley, CA from $700 (87 Rentals)
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Tamal Vista Apartments

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
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244 Corte Madera Ave

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
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193-197 Miller Ave

115 Walnut Ave

30 Central Dr

71 Sunnyside Ave

407 Maple St

150 Shoreline Hwy

53-59 W Blithedale Ave

61 Roque Moraes Dr

11-65 Ashford Ave

216 Miller Ave
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177 Miller Ave

The Magnolias

100 Reed Blvd

144-178 Corte Madera

461 Ethel Ave

76 Buena Vista Ave

9 Creek Ln

305 Miller Ave

386 Pine Hill Rd

11-15 Elma St
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49 Plaza Dr

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
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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 | $2,203 | $1,995 | $2,400 |
| Downtown Mill Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,646 | $2,362 | $2,967 |
| Downtown Mill Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $8,608 | $3,045 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Mill Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,758 | $4,500 | $10,000+ |
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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 | $2,950 |
| Pineridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3,028 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mill Valley, CA
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mill Valley area is the $4.42 price per square foot One Bedroom One Bath Model at Trailhead Apartments at Tam Junction in the in the Strawberry neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Mill Valley apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Pineridge starting at $3,028 with a $5.05 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailhead Apartments at Tam Junction | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $4.42 |
| Pineridge | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
| 9 Homestead Blvd, Unit Studio | 9 Homestead Blvd | Studio ,1BA | $7.62 |
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