
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $3,200 (62 Rentals)


412 Richmond Dr

Windwater Mills

18-20 Hazel Ave

140 San Juan Ave

Park Broadway

Donna Ngai Apartments

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

4 Berni Ct

Lincoln Manor
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1010 Magnolia Ave

108 El Paseo

1375 Broadway

1050 Magnolia Ave

El Camino Apartments

18 Willow Ave

487 Lincoln Cir

424 Richmond Dr

432 Richmond Dr
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431 Richmond Dr

5 Broadway

483 Lincoln Cir

280 Richmond Dr

19 Broadway

304 Richmond Dr

485 Lincoln Cor

488 Lincoln Cor

436 Richmond Dr

516 Richmond Dr
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1101 San Anselmo Ave

El Rancho Apartments

Crystal Lake Apartments

Waterstone Millbrae

375 Richmond Dr

6 Berni Ct

502 Richmond Dr

Parkview Apartments

The Magnolia of Millbrae

Pinedera
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15 Broadway

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One Adrian

1726 Sequoia Ave

142 Santa Lucia Ave

173 Santa Lucia Ave

1509 El Camino Real

157 San Diego Ave

1721 Marco Polo Way

149 Santa Maria
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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 | $3,252 | $2,870 | $3,998 |
| Downtown Millbrae 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,290 | $2,439 | $5,596 |
Downtown Millbrae 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,554 | $3,200 | $7,525 |
| Downtown Millbrae 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,054 | $6,108 | $8,001 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA
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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
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 $3,200, while the average apartment in Downtown Millbrae costs $6,585.
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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