
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milpitas Neighborhood of Milpitas, CA from $1,500 (18 Rentals)
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235 Metropolitan Dr

1798 Starlite Dr, Unit Room C, Unit Room C

308 Sango

1609 Lee Way

603 Berryessa St, Unit 603
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Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood

Furnished Studio-San Jose - Milpitas - McCarthy Ranch

Parc West

1423 S Milpitas Blvd

The Crossing at Montague

Apex
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Ivy Park at Milpitas

Spring Valley

Epic

eaves San Jose

The Redwoods at North Park
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Midtown Milpitas, Milpitas, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Midtown Milpitas?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midtown Milpitas Studio Apartments | $3,503 | $2,429 | $6,883 |
| Midtown Milpitas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,448 | $1,982 | $7,625 |
| Midtown Milpitas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,441 | $2,370 | $7,795 |
| Midtown Milpitas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,264 | $2,728 | $7,265 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Midtown Milpitas Neighborhood of Milpitas, CA.
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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. Spring Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,347. Here are the most affordable Midtown Milpitas apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,982 |
| Spring Valley | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,347 |
| Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
| Apex | Plan SB | Studio,1BA | $2,639 |
| Epic | Heroic | Studio,1BA | $2,657 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Milpitas, CA
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Midtown Milpitas area is the $3.17 price per square foot Whitney Model at The Crossing at Montague in the in the Battaglia neighborhood starting from $3,995. The second greatest value Midtown Milpitas apartment is the Plan B1 Model at Gideon starting at $3,925 with a $3.94 price per square foot in the North San Jose neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Midtown Milpitas apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crossing at Montague | Whitney | 3BR,2BA | $3.17 |
| Gideon | Plan B1 | 2BR,2BA | $3.94 |
| The Edge | B4-A1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.14 |
| Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $3.99 |
| Amalfi Apartments | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $3.96 |
| Graham at The Fields | Plan A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.18 |
| Ilara | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
| Parc West | 1BR/1BA With Loft Area | 1BR,1BA | $3.63 |
| 308 Sango | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| Spring Valley | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.87 |
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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 $3,005.
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 $5,382.
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 12 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 $241 which is $5,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Milpitas.
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