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Millbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Millbrae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Millbrae, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at El Camino Real in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood priced from $2,084. 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
El Camino Real1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2,084
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 November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Millbrae area is the $3.26 price per square foot B2 Model at Acappella in the in the Westborough neighborhood starting from $4,042. The second greatest value Millbrae apartment is the B1 Model at Anson starting at $4,915 with a $4.40 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.
AcappellaB22BR,2BA$3.26
AnsonB12BR,2BA$4.40
412 Richmond Dr2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.84
718 1st Ave, Unit 1718 1st Ave1BR,1BA$2.88
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.82
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
216 Paramount Dr, Unit 1216 Paramount Dr1BR,1BA$3.57
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.40
496 Richmond Drive1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.81
Whitman Manor1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Millbrae

What type of rentals are currently available in Millbrae?

There are currently 742 Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,084 to $9,440. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Millbrae ranging from $1,200 to $12,495.

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 $1,200 to $12,495 with an average monthly rent of $5,298.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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