
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $2,439 (56 Rentals)


Windwater Mills

105-107 Chadbourne Ave

105 La Cruz Ave

432 Lincoln Cir

Donna Ngai Apartments

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

Park Broadway

140 San Juan Ave

432 Richmond Dr
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830 El Camino Real

18 Willow Ave

135 Magnolia Ave

El Camino Apartments

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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Revery

Total Monthly Price
One Adrian

2010 Trousdale Dr

The Lamplighter Apartments

1726 Sequoia Ave

173 Santa Lucia Ave
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1509 El Camino Real

157 San Diego Ave

1721 Marco Polo Way

132 Santa Clara Ave

1743 Marco Polo Way

165 Santa Helena Ave

140 Santa Dominga Ave

1702 Sequoia Ave

132 Santa Dominga Ave

136 Santa Lucia Ave
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Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Millbrae?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Millbrae Studio Apartments | $3,066 | $2,670 | $3,932 |
Downtown Millbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,192 | $2,439 | $5,530 |
| Downtown Millbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,496 | $3,200 | $7,636 |
| Downtown Millbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,551 | $5,608 | $9,108 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA
Ranked #2
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA
Green Hills Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Millbrae Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Millbrae Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Millbrae Apartment is $3,699 at Hanover Burlingame.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Millbrae Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Millbrae is starting from $3,699 at Hanover Burlingame.
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