
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Millbrae Highlands Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $2,200 (92 Rentals)
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412 Richmond Dr

Millbrae Paradise

Windwater Mills

18-20 Hazel Ave

105-107 Chadbourne Ave

Donna Ngai Apartments

416 Richmond Dr

491 Richmond Dr

432 Lincoln Cir
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105 La Cruz Ave

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Park Broadway

1391 Broadway

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

466 Richmond Dr

18 Willow Ave

440 Richmond Dr

346 Richmond Dr

25 S Broadway
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432 Richmond Dr

424 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond Dr

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830 El Camino Real

1050 Magnolia Ave

7 & 11 Vallejo Dr

1010 Magnolia Ave

135 Magnolia Ave

1375 Broadway
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Lincoln Manor

108 El Paseo

487 Lincoln Cir

10 Broadway

297 Poplar

436 Richmond Dr

516 Richmond Dr

304 Richmond Dr

431 Richmond Dr

448 Richmond Dr
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5 Broadway

485 Lincoln Cor

488 Lincoln Cor

280 Richmond Dr

1101 San Anselmo Ave

512 Richmond Dr

19 Broadway

483 Lincoln Cir

270 Richmond Dr

Waterstone Millbrae
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Millbrae Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrae Highlands Studio Apartments | $3,301 | $2,870 | $4,038 |
| Millbrae Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,278 | $2,439 | $5,596 |
| Millbrae Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,405 | $3,200 | $7,152 |
| Millbrae Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,245 | $5,170 | $5,320 |
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Cheapest Available Millbrae Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Millbrae Highlands area of San Francisco, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at 412 Richmond Dr priced from $3,200. Station 16 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $3,491. Here are the most affordable Millbrae Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,491 |
| Revery | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4,102 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae Highlands, CA
As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Millbrae Highlands area is the $4.00 price per square foot Apt. 6 Model at 412 Richmond Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Millbrae Highlands apartment is the A1 Model at Hanover Burlingame starting at $4,495 with a $6.23 price per square foot in the Mills Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Millbrae Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.23 |
| Revery | AU1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.37 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.18 |
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Best Local Schools in Millbrae Highlands, Millbrae, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Millbrae Highlands Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Millbrae Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Millbrae Highlands is Station 16 Apartments which is listed at $3,491, while the average apartment in Millbrae Highlands costs $5,328.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Millbrae Highlands?
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 Millbrae Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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