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Millbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Millbrae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Millbrae, CA is a Studio unit found at The Lamplighter Apartments in the Mills Estates neighborhood priced from $2,000. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community in the Westborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Millbrae apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lamplighter ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$2,000
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Millbrae area is the $4.13 price per square foot A11 Model at One Adrian in the in the Mills Estates neighborhood starting from $4,535. The second greatest value Millbrae apartment is the B1 Model at Anson starting at $5,206 with a $4.75 price per square foot in the Bayfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Millbrae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
One AdrianA111BR,1BA$4.13
AnsonB12BR,2BA$4.75
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
734 2nd Ave, Unit 734B734 2nd Ave2BR,2BA$4.38
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.24
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
AcappellaA11BR,1BA$3.88
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
2010 Trousdale DrGarden StudioStudio ,1BA$4.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Millbrae

What type of rentals are currently available in Millbrae?

There are currently 739 Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,700 to $7,500. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Millbrae ranging from $1,750 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Millbrae?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Millbrae ranges from $1,750 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,698.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Millbrae?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Millbrae range from $3,600 to $7,467, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,500 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,500.

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