Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $3,000 (1 Rental)
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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 |
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Downtown Millbrae Studio Apartments | $2,975 | $2,000 | $4,122 |
Downtown Millbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,404 | $1,875 | $5,311 |
Downtown Millbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,580 | $3,000 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Millbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,177 | $5,308 | $7,769 |
Downtown Millbrae 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Millbrae Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Millbrae?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Millbrae is under $7,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Millbrae?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Millbrae is 412 Richmond Dr which is listed at $2,750, while the average apartment in Downtown Millbrae costs $7,500.
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 8 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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