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Station 16 Apartments
126 N Rollins RdMillbrae, CA 94030
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills Estates Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,700 (97 Rentals)
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El Rancho Apartments
1260 El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030
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2000 Crystal Springs RdSan Bruno, CA 94066
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 | $2,795 | $2,000 | $3,687 |
| Mills Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,647 | $2,300 | $7,200 |
| Mills Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,420 | $2,800 | $5,738 |
| Mills Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,005 | $5,170 | $7,541 |
| Mills Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 97 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 The Lamplighter Apartments priced from $2,000. Northpark has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,581. Here are the most affordable Mills Estates 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 |
| Northpark | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $2,581 |
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $2,685 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| El Rancho Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,800 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A1 Affordable | 1BR,1BA | $2,915 |
| Hanover Burlingame | S1 | Studio,1BA | $2,954 |
| One Adrian | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $4,540 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills Estates, CA
As of July 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mills Estates area is the $4.13 price per square foot A11 Model at One Adrian in the in the Mills Estates neighborhood starting from $4,540. The second greatest value Mills Estates apartment is the 2 bed 1 bath Model at 412 Richmond Dr starting at $2,750 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Adrian | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $4.13 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| El Rancho Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.15 |
| The Lamplighter Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.24 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A7 | 1BR,1BA | $5.13 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $5.14 |
| Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.44 |
| Crystal Springs Terrace | Studio AR | Studio ,1BA | $7.06 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mills Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mills Estates is under $4,540.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mills Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Mills Estates is The Lamplighter Apartments which is listed at $2,500, while the average apartment in Mills Estates costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mills Estates?
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 Mills Estates 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 Mills Estates?
Cheap apartments in Mills Estates have an average cost of $7,500 which is $0 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Mills Estates.
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