
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills Estates Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,700 (151 Rentals)
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412 Richmond Dr

Windwater Mills

Millbrae Paradise

18-20 Hazel Ave

105-107 Chadbourne Ave

177 Capuchino Dr

491 Richmond Dr

Park Broadway

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105 La Cruz Ave

200-210 Chadbourne Ave

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416 Richmond Dr

1391 Broadway

1451 Broadway

432 Lincoln Cir

466 Richmond Dr

432 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond Dr
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830 El Camino Real

18 Willow Ave

487 Lincoln Cir

424 Richmond Dr

El Camino Apartments

7 & 11 Vallejo Dr

346 Richmond Dr

4 Berni Ct

Lincoln Manor

440 Richmond Dr
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1010 Magnolia Ave

108 El Paseo

1375 Broadway

135 Magnolia Ave

1050 Magnolia Ave

10 Broadway

25 S Broadway

448 Richmond Dr

516 Richmond Dr

431 Richmond Dr
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483 Lincoln Cir

1460 Magnolia Ave

5 Broadway

1101 San Anselmo Ave

436 Richmond Dr

280 Richmond Dr

304 Richmond Dr

297 Poplar

270 Richmond Dr

485 Lincoln Cor
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Mills Estates, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills Estates?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Estates Studio Apartments | $2,981 | $2,500 | $3,998 |
| Mills Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,970 | $2,439 | $5,596 |
| Mills Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,273 | $3,174 | $7,080 |
| Mills Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,623 | $5,170 | $8,001 |
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There are currently 151 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Mills Estates Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA.
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Cheapest Available Mills Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills Estates area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Crystal Springs Terrace priced from $2,344. 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 Mills Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Studio B-BMR (Income Limit) | Studio,1BA | $2,344 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3,302 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A2 | 1BR,1BA | $3,491 |
| Revery | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $4,102 |
| One Adrian | A7 | 1BR,1BA | $4,306 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills Estates, CA
As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills Estates 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 Mills Estates apartment is the A1 Model at One Adrian starting at $4,371 with a $5.95 price per square foot in the Mills Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills Estates 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 |
| One Adrian | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.95 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.23 |
| Revery | AU1 | 1BR,1BA | $6.37 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.18 |
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Studio A-BMR (Income Limit) | Studio ,1BA | $4.75 |
| Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $6.35 |
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Best Local Schools in Mills Estates, Millbrae, CA
Franklin Elementary
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills Estates Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mills Estates?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mills Estates is at Crystal Springs Terrace listed at $2,344.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills Estates Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mills Estates Apartment is $2,581 at Crystal Springs Terrace.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mills Estates Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mills Estates is starting from $3,200 at 412 Richmond Dr.
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