Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Midtown Milpitas Neighborhood of Milpitas, CA from $1,700 (23 Rentals)
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The Crossing at Montague

Turing at The Fields

Griffis South Bay
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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 |
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Midtown Milpitas Studio Apartments | $3,017 | $2,399 | $6,125 |
Midtown Milpitas 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,182 | $1,780 | $5,262 |
Midtown Milpitas 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,771 | $2,700 | $6,806 |
Midtown Milpitas 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,104 | $3,395 | $7,895 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 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 Studio unit found at The Laura Apartments priced from $2,100. Spring Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,405. Here are the most affordable Midtown Milpitas apartments for rent in San Jose, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Laura Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Spring Valley | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,405 |
Apex | J2 | Studio,1BA | $2,497 |
Ilara | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,591 |
Epic | Heroic | Studio,1BA | $2,619 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Midtown Milpitas, CA
As of October 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Midtown Milpitas area is the $4.15 price per square foot Plan C1L Model at Gideon in the in the North San Jose neighborhood starting from $7,895. The second greatest value Midtown Milpitas apartment is the Diablo Model at The Crossing at Montague starting at $3,245 with a $3.47 price per square foot in the Battaglia 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. |
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Gideon | Plan C1L | 3BR,2BA | $4.15 |
The Crossing at Montague | Diablo | 2BR,1BA | $3.47 |
Griffis South Bay | Montague Platinum | 1BR,1BA | $3.84 |
Fountains at River Oaks | Angel Falls | 1BR,1BA | $4.04 |
Ilara | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.64 |
Calaveras Corners/Calaveras Heights/Driftwood | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $4.28 |
Amalfi Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.14 |
The Edge | A1-A | 1BR,1BA | $4.55 |
Spring Valley | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.97 |
Apex | J2 | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
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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!
Getting Around the Midtown Milpitas Neighborhood in Milpitas, CA
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
77 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
52 / 100
Good Transit
Many nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $2,808.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Midtown Milpitas?
The cheapest apartment in Midtown Milpitas is Spring Valley which is listed at $2,405, while the average apartment in Midtown Milpitas costs $5,057.
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 7 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 $185 which is $4,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Midtown Milpitas.
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