Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,900 (136 Rentals)

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Windwater Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windwater Mills

300 Murchison DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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Millbrae Paradise
Studio Apartments

Millbrae Paradise

101-159 El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030
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18-20 Hazel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

18-20 Hazel Ave

18-20 Hazel AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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130 San Juan Ave
Studio Apartments

130 San Juan Ave

130 San Juan AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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432 Lincoln Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

432 Lincoln Cir

432 Lincoln CirMillbrae, CA 94030
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105 La Cruz Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105 La Cruz Ave

105 La Cruz AveMillbrae, CA 94030

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466 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

466 Richmond Dr

466 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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416 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

416 Richmond Dr

416 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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491 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

491 Richmond Dr

491 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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1451 Broadway
Studio Apartments

1451 Broadway

1451 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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1391 Broadway
Studio Apartments

1391 Broadway

1391 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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Park Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Broadway

1388 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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177 Capuchino Dr
Studio Apartments

177 Capuchino Dr

177 Capuchino DrMillbrae, CA 94030

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140 San Juan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 San Juan Ave

140 San Juan AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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830 El Camino Real
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

830 El Camino Real

830 El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030
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424 Richmond Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

424 Richmond Dr

424 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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330 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

330 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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10 Broadway
Studio Apartments

10 Broadway

10 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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432 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Richmond Dr

432 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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440 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

440 Richmond Dr

440 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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18 Willow Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Willow Ave

18 Willow AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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487 Lincoln Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

487 Lincoln Cir

487 Lincoln CirMillbrae, CA 94030
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1010 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Magnolia Ave

1010 Magnolia AveMillbrae, CA 94030

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108 El Paseo
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

108 El Paseo

108 El PaseoMillbrae, CA 94030
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346 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

346 Richmond Dr

346 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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135 Magnolia Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Magnolia Ave

135 Magnolia AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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4 Berni Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Berni Ct

4 Berni CtMillbrae, CA 94030
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Lincoln Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

414 Lincoln CorMillbrae, CA 94030
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1375 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1375 Broadway

1375 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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25 S Broadway
Studio Apartments

25 S Broadway

25 S BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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1050 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Magnolia Ave

1050 Magnolia AveMillbrae, CA 94030

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448 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

448 Richmond Dr

448 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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516 Richmond Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

516 Richmond Dr

516 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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436 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

436 Richmond Dr

436 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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488 Lincoln Cor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

488 Lincoln Cor

488 Lincoln CorMillbrae, CA 94030
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483 Lincoln Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

483 Lincoln Cir

483 Lincoln CirMillbrae, CA 94030
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485 Lincoln Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

485 Lincoln Cor

485 Lincoln CorMillbrae, CA 94030
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512 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

512 Richmond Dr

512 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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270 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

270 Richmond Dr

270 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030

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Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Millbrae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Millbrae area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Station 16 Apartments priced from $3,183. 412 Richmond Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Downtown Millbrae apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S2 AffordableStudio,1BA$3,183
412 Richmond DrApt. 62BR,1BA$3,200
ReveryA31BR,1BA$4,172
One AdrianA11BR,1BA$4,241
Hanover BurlingameA11BR,1BA$4,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Millbrae, CA

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Millbrae area is the $4.00 price per square foot Apt. 6 Model at 412 Richmond Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Downtown Millbrae apartment is the A1 Model at Hanover Burlingame starting at $4,495 with a $6.23 price per square foot in the Mills Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Millbrae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
412 Richmond DrApt. 62BR,1BA$4.00
Hanover BurlingameA11BR,1BA$6.23
ReveryAU11BR,1BA$6.37
One AdrianA21BR,1BA$6.56
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S2 AffordableStudio ,1BA$6.17

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 Station 16 Apartments which is listed at $3,491, 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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