
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lomita Hills Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,900 (133 Rentals)
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130 San Juan Ave

432 Lincoln Cir

1391 Broadway

416 Richmond Dr

1451 Broadway

208 Santa Maria Ave

491 Richmond Dr

Donna Ngai Apartments

140 San Juan Ave
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466 Richmond Dr

El Camino Apartments

177 Capuchino Dr

Park Broadway

1010 Magnolia Ave

440 Richmond Dr

4 Berni Ct

1050 Magnolia Ave

Lincoln Manor

El Camino Apartments
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346 Richmond Dr

830 El Camino Real

424 Richmond Dr

432 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond Dr

1375 Broadway

487 Lincoln Cir

431 Richmond Dr

270 Richmond Dr

280 Richmond Dr
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304 Richmond Dr

1460 Magnolia Ave

512 Richmond Dr

297 Poplar

436 Richmond Dr

1101 San Anselmo Ave

141 San Juan Ave

516 Richmond Dr

448 Richmond Dr

483 Lincoln Cir
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485 Lincoln Cor

488 Lincoln Cor

Waterstone Millbrae

El Rancho Apartments

6 Berni Ct

375 Richmond Dr

Broadway Manor Apartments

395 Richmond Dr

Parkview Apartments

502 Richmond Dr
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Lomita Hills, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lomita Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lomita Hills Studio Apartments | $2,762 | $2,195 | $3,627 |
| Lomita Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $2,195 | $2,838 |
| Lomita Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,832 | $3,000 | $5,458 |
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There are currently 133 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Lomita Hills Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA.
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Cheapest Available Lomita Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lomita Hills area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Whitman Manor priced from $2,395. Crystal Springs Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,460. Here are the most affordable Lomita Hills apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitman Manor | Jr 1-Bedroom | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Plan 1A-BMR (Income Limit) | 1BR,1BA | $2,460 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Aperture | C6 | 2BR,2BA | $5,458 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lomita Hills, CA
As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lomita Hills area is the $3.98 price per square foot C6 Model at Aperture in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $5,458. The second greatest value Lomita Hills apartment is the Apt. 6 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 Lomita Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aperture | C6 | 2BR,2BA | $3.98 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Whitman Manor | Jr 1-Bedroom | Studio ,1BA | $4.35 |
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Studio A-BMR (Income Limit) | Studio ,1BA | $4.80 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLomita Hills, Millbrae, CA
Ranked #4
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lomita Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lomita Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lomita Hills is under $5,458.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lomita Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Lomita Hills is Crystal Springs Terrace which is listed at $2,460, while the average apartment in Lomita Hills costs $3,545.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lomita Hills?
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 Lomita Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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