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Millbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Millbrae Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Millbrae, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes in the San Mateo Park neighborhood priced from $2,045. 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
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1B1BR,1BA$2,635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA and Nearby

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Millbrae area is the $3.26 price per square foot Single Family House Model at 2801 Hillside Dr in the in the San Mateo Park neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Millbrae apartment is the 257 East Ave Model at 257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park 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.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments257 East Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
The BowerPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.79
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 2B2BR,2BA$3.60
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$3.81
AnsonA1 - Below Market Rate1BR,1BA$4.30
One AdrianA71BR,1BA$4.89
Hanover BurlingameA21BR,1BA$4.99
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Millbrae

What type of rentals are currently available in Millbrae?

There are currently 748 Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,798 to $10,000. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Millbrae ranging from $2,025 to $25,000.

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 $2,025 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,880.

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