Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Millbrae Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,900 (137 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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1451 Broadway
Studio Apartments

1451 Broadway

1451 BroadwayMillbrae, 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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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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140 San Juan Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

140 San Juan Ave

140 San Juan AveMillbrae, CA 94030

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177 Capuchino Dr
Studio Apartments

177 Capuchino Dr

177 Capuchino DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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330 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

330 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond DrMillbrae, 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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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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135 Magnolia Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Magnolia Ave

135 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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10 Broadway
Studio Apartments

10 Broadway

10 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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1010 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Magnolia Ave

1010 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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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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436 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

436 Richmond Dr

436 Richmond DrMillbrae, 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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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 2010 Trousdale Dr priced from $2,070. 496 Richmond Drive has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,250. Here are the most affordable Downtown Millbrae apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2010 Trousdale DrGarden StudioStudio,1BA$2,070
496 Richmond Drive1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2,750
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence A1 Affordable1BR,1BA$2,915
Hanover BurlingameS1Studio,1BA$3,184
One AdrianA91BR,1BA$3,405
ReveryAU11BR,1BA$3,546

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Millbrae, CA

As of November 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Millbrae area is the $2.84 price per square foot 2 bed 1 bath Model at 412 Richmond Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Downtown Millbrae apartment is the Residence A5 Model at Station 16 Apartments starting at $3,544 with a $4.92 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 Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence A51BR,1BA$4.92
ReveryA11BR,1BA$5.48
216 Paramount Dr, Unit 1216 Paramount Dr1BR,1BA$3.57
One AdrianA21BR,1BA$5.29
Hanover BurlingameS3Studio ,1BA$5.31
496 Richmond Drive1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.81
2010 Trousdale DrGarden StudioStudio ,1BA$4.14

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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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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Millbrae Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Millbrae?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Millbrae is at 2010 Trousdale Dr listed at $2,070.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Millbrae Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Millbrae Apartment is $2,250 at 496 Richmond Drive.

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 $2,750 at 412 Richmond Dr.

What is the most affordable Downtown Millbrae Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Millbrae Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Station 16 Apartments and starts from $5,170.

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