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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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872 Garden St

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Milpitas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Milpitas, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Milpitas, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Milpitas Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Milpitas$4,505$1,50014
Midtown$5,200$2,49564

Cheapest Available Milpitas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Milpitas, CA is a Studio unit found at The Laura Apartments in the Midtown Milpitas neighborhood priced from $2,100. Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood in the Midtown Milpitas neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Milpitas apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Laura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood1x11BR,1BA$2,295
186-192 Selwyn Dr2Bed/1Ba2BR,1BA$2,350
Century TowersA11BR,1BA$2,409
Mill CreekKipling1BR,1BA$2,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Milpitas, CA

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Milpitas area is the $3.85 price per square foot 2x2-1195 Model at Carlyle in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $4,595. The second greatest value Milpitas apartment is the B6 Model at Lantana at Milpitas Station starting at $4,425 with a $3.84 price per square foot in the Battaglia neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Milpitas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Carlyle2x2-11952BR,2BA$3.85
Lantana at Milpitas StationB62BR,2BA$3.84
121 TasmanB42BR,2BA$3.68
186-192 Selwyn Dr2Bed/1Ba2BR,1BA$2.35
The Crossing at MontagueDiablo2BR,1BA$3.47
The HazelwoodThe Azalea2BR,1BA$3.69
Woodland MeadowAspen1BR,1BA$3.38
Spring Valley2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.60
Griffis South BayMontague Platinum1BR,1BA$3.77
Palmia, Age 55+ Luxury ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$3.64

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Frequently Asked Questions about Milpitas

What type of rentals are currently available in Milpitas?

There are currently 239 Apartments for Rent in Milpitas, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,500 to $9,010. There are also 75 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Milpitas ranging from $1,000 to $5,630.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Milpitas?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Milpitas ranges from $1,000 to $5,630 with an average monthly rent of $3,836.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert's Guide to the Top 10 Best Affordable Neighborhoods for Renters in San Jose

Written by: Shannon Hilson

If you’ve spent much time in San Jose, you’ve likely heard it referred to as “the capital of Silicon Valley” a time or two, and with good reason. San Jose has it all when it comes to the modern California lifestyle and then some.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.