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

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Windwater Mills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Windwater Mills

300 Murchison DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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Millbrae Paradise
Studio Apartments

Millbrae Paradise

101-159 El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030
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18-20 Hazel Ave
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

18-20 Hazel Ave

18-20 Hazel AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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177 Capuchino Dr
Studio Apartments

177 Capuchino Dr

177 Capuchino DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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491 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

491 Richmond Dr

491 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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Park Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Broadway

1388 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030

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105 La Cruz Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

105 La Cruz Ave

105 La Cruz AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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416 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

416 Richmond Dr

416 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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1391 Broadway
Studio Apartments

1391 Broadway

1391 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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1451 Broadway
Studio Apartments

1451 Broadway

1451 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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432 Lincoln Cir
1 Bedroom Apartments

432 Lincoln Cir

432 Lincoln CirMillbrae, CA 94030
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466 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

466 Richmond Dr

466 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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432 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

432 Richmond Dr

432 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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330 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

330 Richmond Dr

330 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030

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830 El Camino Real
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

830 El Camino Real

830 El Camino RealMillbrae, CA 94030
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18 Willow Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

18 Willow Ave

18 Willow AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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487 Lincoln Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

487 Lincoln Cir

487 Lincoln CirMillbrae, CA 94030
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424 Richmond Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

424 Richmond Dr

424 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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346 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

346 Richmond Dr

346 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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4 Berni Ct
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

4 Berni Ct

4 Berni CtMillbrae, CA 94030
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Lincoln Manor
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Lincoln Manor

414 Lincoln CorMillbrae, CA 94030
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440 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

440 Richmond Dr

440 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030

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1010 Magnolia Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1010 Magnolia Ave

1010 Magnolia AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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108 El Paseo
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

108 El Paseo

108 El PaseoMillbrae, CA 94030
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1375 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1375 Broadway

1375 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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135 Magnolia Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

135 Magnolia Ave

135 Magnolia AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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1050 Magnolia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1050 Magnolia Ave

1050 Magnolia AveMillbrae, CA 94030
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10 Broadway
Studio Apartments

10 Broadway

10 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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25 S Broadway
Studio Apartments

25 S Broadway

25 S BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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448 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

448 Richmond Dr

448 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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516 Richmond Dr
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

516 Richmond Dr

516 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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431 Richmond Dr
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

431 Richmond Dr

431 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030

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483 Lincoln Cir
2 Bedroom Apartments

483 Lincoln Cir

483 Lincoln CirMillbrae, CA 94030
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5 Broadway
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

5 Broadway

5 BroadwayMillbrae, CA 94030
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436 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

436 Richmond Dr

436 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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280 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

280 Richmond Dr

280 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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304 Richmond Dr
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

304 Richmond Dr

304 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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297 Poplar
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

297 Poplar

297 PoplarMillbrae, CA 94030
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270 Richmond Dr
Studio Apartments

270 Richmond Dr

270 Richmond DrMillbrae, CA 94030
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485 Lincoln Cor
2 Bedroom Apartments

485 Lincoln Cor

485 Lincoln CorMillbrae, CA 94030

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Mills Estates, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio B-BMR (Income Limit)Studio,1BA$2,344
412 Richmond DrApt. 62BR,1BA$3,200
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,302
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence A21BR,1BA$3,491
ReveryA31BR,1BA$4,102
One AdrianA71BR,1BA$4,306
Hanover BurlingameA11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
412 Richmond DrApt. 62BR,1BA$4.00
One AdrianA11BR,1BA$5.95
Hanover BurlingameA11BR,1BA$6.23
ReveryAU11BR,1BA$6.37
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence A21BR,1BA$5.18
Crystal Springs TerraceStudio A-BMR (Income Limit)Studio ,1BA$4.75
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$6.35

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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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