
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Millbrae Meadows Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,900 (96 Rentals)
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130 San Juan Ave

140 San Juan Ave

466 Richmond Dr

432 Lincoln Cir

1451 Broadway

1391 Broadway

Donna Ngai Apartments

491 Richmond Dr

416 Richmond Dr
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177 Capuchino Dr

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440 Richmond Dr

1375 Broadway

4 Berni Ct

Lincoln Manor

487 Lincoln Cir

330 Richmond Dr

432 Richmond Dr
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7 & 11 Vallejo Dr

424 Richmond Dr

346 Richmond Dr

141 San Juan Ave

485 Lincoln Cor

436 Richmond Dr

1460 Magnolia Ave

516 Richmond Dr

448 Richmond Dr

431 Richmond Dr
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488 Lincoln Cor

512 Richmond Dr

483 Lincoln Cir

506 Richmond Dr

1 Berni Ct

208 Paramount Dr

132 Santa Helena Ave

216 Millwood Dr

1365 Broadway

496 Richmond Drive
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427 Richmond Dr

147 Capuchino Dr

124 Santa Helena Ave

1385 Broadway

149 Santa Helena Ave

1185 San Anselmo Ave

498 Lincoln Cir

167 Capuchino Dr

226-228 Millwood Dr

221 Paramount Dr
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Millbrae Meadows?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrae Meadows Studio Apartments | $2,665 | $2,665 | $2,665 |
| Millbrae Meadows 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,850 | $2,834 | $2,969 |
| Millbrae Meadows 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,353 | $3,200 | $3,395 |
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There are currently 96 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Millbrae Meadows Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA.
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Cheapest Available Millbrae Meadows Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Studio B-BMR (Income Limit) | Studio,1BA | $2,306 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | No Vacancy | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae Meadows, CA
As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Millbrae Meadows area is the $4.00 price per square foot No Vacancy Model at 412 Richmond Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $3,200. The second greatest value Millbrae Meadows apartment is the Studio A-BMR (Income Limit) Model at Crystal Springs Terrace starting at $2,665 with a $5.12 price per square foot in the San Bruno neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Millbrae Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 412 Richmond Dr | No Vacancy | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Studio A-BMR (Income Limit) | Studio ,1BA | $5.12 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Millbrae Meadows Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Millbrae Meadows?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Millbrae Meadows is under $3,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Millbrae Meadows?
The cheapest apartment in Millbrae Meadows is Crystal Springs Terrace which is listed at $2,551, while the average apartment in Millbrae Meadows costs $2,834.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Millbrae Meadows?
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 Meadows that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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