
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Homestead Valley Neighborhood of Mill Valley, CA from $2,795 (60 Rentals)


Tamalpais Commons

200 Almonte Blvd

45 Reed Blvd

21-25 Millwood St

55 Roque Moraes Dr

1 Shelley Dr

15-21B Bernard St

5-7 S Knoll Rd

28 Gomez Way
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29-31 N Knoll Rd

45 Plaza Dr

25 Roque Moraes Ct

Strawberry Knoll Apartments

409 Maple St

30 Central Dr

71 Sunnyside Ave

193-197 Miller Ave

49 Plaza Dr

76 Buena Vista Ave
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177 Miller Ave

53-59 W Blithedale Ave

386 Pine Hill Rd

100 Reed Blvd

The Magnolias

61 Roque Moraes Dr

216 Miller Ave

9 Creek Ln

11-15 Elma St

65 Summit Ave
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2 Shelley Dr

10 Gardner St

18 Laurelwood Ave

208 Scott St

530 Ethel Ave

Ethel Creek Apartments

65 Walnut Ave

110 Carlotta Cir

27 Mountain View Ave

915 E Blithedale Ave
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Pineridge

Strawberry Apartments

401 Ash St

Shelter Hill

The Fireside Apartments

Villa Tiburon

Mill Creek Apartments
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Homestead Valley, Mill Valley, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Homestead Valley?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Valley Studio Apartments | $2,006 | $1,995 | $2,018 |
| Homestead Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,659 | $2,362 | $3,000 |
Homestead Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,973 | $2,795 | $10,000+ |
| Homestead Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $15,807 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Homestead Valley Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Homestead 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 Homestead Valley that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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