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

Windwater Mills

Millbrae Paradise

18-20 Hazel Ave

130 San Juan Ave

105-107 Chadbourne Ave

432 Lincoln Cir

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

105 La Cruz Ave
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466 Richmond Dr

416 Richmond Dr

491 Richmond Dr

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1451 Broadway

1391 Broadway

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Park Broadway

177 Capuchino Dr

208 Santa Maria Ave
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140 San Juan Ave

830 El Camino Real

424 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond Dr

10 Broadway

432 Richmond Dr

440 Richmond Dr

18 Willow Ave

487 Lincoln Cir

1010 Magnolia Ave
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108 El Paseo

7 & 11 Vallejo Dr

346 Richmond Dr

135 Magnolia Ave

El Camino Apartments

4 Berni Ct

Lincoln Manor

1375 Broadway

25 S Broadway

1050 Magnolia Ave
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448 Richmond Dr

516 Richmond Dr

1101 San Anselmo Ave

436 Richmond Dr

1460 Magnolia Ave

488 Lincoln Cor

483 Lincoln Cir

485 Lincoln Cor

512 Richmond Dr

270 Richmond Dr
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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 | $3,706 | $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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There are currently 136 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence S2 Affordable | Studio,1BA | $3,183 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | No Vacancy | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4,158 |
| One Adrian | AU1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,306 |
| Revery | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4,561 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Millbrae, CA
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Millbrae area is the $5.96 price per square foot A8 Model at Hanover Burlingame in the in the Mills Estates neighborhood starting from $4,857. The second greatest value Downtown Millbrae apartment is the No Vacancy Model at 412 Richmond Dr starting at $3,200 with a $4.00 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Millbrae apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover Burlingame | A8 | 1BR,1BA | $5.96 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | No Vacancy | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| One Adrian | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $6.85 |
| Revery | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $6.97 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence S2 Affordable | Studio ,1BA | $6.17 |
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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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