Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Milpitas, CA from $1,500 (22 Rentals)

Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood
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Milpitas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Milpitas?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Milpitas Studio Apartments | $3,417 | $1,425 | $6,315 |
Milpitas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,499 | $1,500 | $6,555 |
Milpitas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,266 | $2,350 | $9,047 |
Milpitas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,233 | $3,395 | $8,165 |
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Getting Around Milpitas, CA
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
43 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Milpitas Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Milpitas?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Milpitas is under $2,645.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Milpitas?
The cheapest apartment in Milpitas is Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood which is listed at $2,295, while the average apartment in Milpitas costs $4,691.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Milpitas?
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 3 regular apartments in Milpitas 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 Milpitas?
Cheap apartments in Milpitas have an average cost of $271 which is $4,420 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Milpitas.
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