
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $2,500 (56 Rentals)


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105 La Cruz Ave

432 Lincoln Cir

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

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Park Broadway

140 San Juan Ave

830 El Camino Real
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18 Willow Ave

135 Magnolia Ave

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1050 Magnolia Ave

1375 Broadway

436 Richmond Dr

19 Broadway

304 Richmond Dr

297 Poplar
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280 Richmond Dr

5 Broadway

488 Lincoln Cor

Waterstone Millbrae

375 Richmond Dr

The Rollins

Broadway Manor Apartments

502 Richmond Dr

Parkview Apartments

1280 El Camino Real
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El Rancho Apartments

The Magnolia of Millbrae

15 Broadway

Cadence Millbrae

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One Adrian

2010 Trousdale Dr

1726 Sequoia Ave

173 Santa Lucia Ave

1509 El Camino Real
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132 Santa Clara Ave

1743 Marco Polo Way

1721 Marco Polo Way

1702 Sequoia Ave

165 Santa Helena Ave

140 Santa Dominga Ave

132 Santa Dominga Ave

136 Santa Lucia Ave

2001 Trousdale Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Millbrae?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Millbrae Studio Apartments | $3,706 | $3,283 | $4,058 |
Downtown Millbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,508 | $2,500 | $5,246 |
| Downtown Millbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,998 | $3,200 | $7,176 |
| Downtown Millbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $8,945 | $8,945 | $8,945 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA
Green Hills Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Millbrae Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Millbrae?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Millbrae is One Adrian which is listed at $4,306, while the average apartment in Downtown Millbrae costs $4,854.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Millbrae?
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 1 regular apartments in Downtown Millbrae that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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