
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Millbrae Highlands Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $2,000 (91 Rentals)
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412 Richmond Dr

Millbrae Paradise

Windwater Mills

105-107 Chadbourne Ave

18-20 Hazel Ave

416 Richmond Dr

491 Richmond Dr

105 La Cruz Ave

Park Broadway
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El Camino Apartments

466 Richmond Dr

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

1391 Broadway

432 Lincoln Cir

Donna Ngai Apartments

Lincoln Manor

108 El Paseo

487 Lincoln Cir

10 Broadway
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440 Richmond Dr

346 Richmond Dr

18 Willow Ave

25 S Broadway

432 Richmond Dr

424 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond Dr

El Camino Apartments

830 El Camino Real

1050 Magnolia Ave
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7 & 11 Vallejo Dr

1010 Magnolia Ave

135 Magnolia Ave

1375 Broadway

516 Richmond Dr

297 Poplar

485 Lincoln Cor

5 Broadway

488 Lincoln Cor

280 Richmond Dr
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1101 San Anselmo Ave

483 Lincoln Cir

270 Richmond Dr

512 Richmond Dr

19 Broadway

304 Richmond Dr

431 Richmond Dr

448 Richmond Dr

436 Richmond Dr

Waterstone Millbrae
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Millbrae Highlands, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Millbrae Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrae Highlands Studio Apartments | $3,064 | $2,000 | $3,805 |
| Millbrae Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,055 | $2,439 | $4,906 |
| Millbrae Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,288 | $3,200 | $6,101 |
| Millbrae Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,955 | $5,908 | $7,860 |
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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 Studio unit found at The Lamplighter Apartments priced from $2,000. 412 Richmond Dr has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $3,200. Here are the most affordable Millbrae Highlands apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamplighter Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $2,000 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Hanover Burlingame | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,328 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3,544 |
| Revery | AU1 | 1BR,1BA | $3,727 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae Highlands, CA
As of March 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Millbrae Highlands area is the $5.99 price per square foot A5 Model at Revery in the in the Mills Estates neighborhood starting from $4,897. The second greatest value Millbrae Highlands 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 Millbrae Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revery | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $5.99 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| The Lamplighter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A5 | 1BR,1BA | $4.92 |
| Hanover Burlingame | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $5.53 |
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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 a cheap apartment in Millbrae Highlands?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Millbrae Highlands is under $3,727.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Millbrae Highlands?
The cheapest apartment in Millbrae Highlands is The Lamplighter Apartments which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Millbrae Highlands costs $6,558.
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 4 regular apartments in Millbrae Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Millbrae Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Millbrae Highlands have an average cost of $117 which is $6,441 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Millbrae Highlands.
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