Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milpitas Neighborhood of Milpitas, CA from $1,500 (24 Rentals)

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The Laura Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Laura Apartments

1543 E Calaveras BlvdMilpitas, CA 95035
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Ivy Park at Milpitas
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ivy Park at Milpitas

80 Cedar WayMilpitas, CA 95035
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186-192 Selwyn Dr
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

186-192 Selwyn Dr

186-192 Selwyn DrMilpitas, CA 95035
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Midtown Milpitas, Milpitas, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Midtown Milpitas Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Midtown Milpitas area of San Jose, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 308 Sango priced from $1,982. The Laura Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,100. Here are the most affordable Midtown Milpitas apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,982
The Laura ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,100
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood1x11BR,1BA$2,350
Parc West1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,550
The Crossing at MontagueTrinity1BR,1BA$2,625

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Milpitas, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Milpitas area is the $3.94 price per square foot Plan C1L Model at Gideon in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,495. The second greatest value Midtown Milpitas apartment is the 3x1 Model at Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood starting at $3,395 with a $3.99 price per square foot in the Midtown Milpitas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Milpitas apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GideonPlan C1L3BR,2BA$3.94
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood3x13BR,1BA$3.99
Spring Valley2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.47
Turing at The FieldsPlan A41BR,1BA$3.95
Fountains at River OaksAngel Falls1BR,1BA$3.94
Griffis South BayBraly1BR,1BA$3.92
Amalfi ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$4.05
eaves San JoseA11BR,1BA$3.96
Parc West1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.86
308 Sango1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.17

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across California including Midtown Milpitas, Milpitas, and the greater San Jose area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Midtown Milpitas Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Midtown Milpitas?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Midtown Milpitas is under $2,680.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Milpitas?

The cheapest apartment in Midtown Milpitas is 308 Sango which is listed at $1,982, while the average apartment in Midtown Milpitas costs $4,293.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Midtown 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 10 regular apartments in Midtown 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 Midtown Milpitas?

Cheap apartments in Midtown Milpitas have an average cost of $188 which is $4,105 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Milpitas.

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