Cheap Homes for Rent in Mills College Neighborhood of Oakland, CA from $1,100 (9 Rentals)

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$1,150 - $3,333

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6901 Sunkist Dr

OaklandCA94605

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Cheapest Available Mills College Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills College area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at 2451 Seminary Ave priced from $1,350. Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,390. Here are the most affordable Mills College apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2451 Seminary Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,350
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable CommunityStudio 1 Bathroom CStudio,1BA$1,390
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills College, CA

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mills College area is the $2.82 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at 3809 Maybelle Ave in the in the Mills College neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Mills College apartment is the 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Model at Granite Pointe Apartments starting at $2,633 with a $2.93 price per square foot in the Mills College neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills College apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3809 Maybelle Ave2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.82
Granite Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.93
5360 Brookdale Ave, Unit 5360 Brookdale Ave5360 Brookdale Ave2BR,1BA$2.71
Sunny View Terrace2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$2.00
6619-6625 Bancroft Ave2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$2.66
Miley Gardens at Eastmont- 55+ Senior Affordable Community1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom D1BR,1BA$3.10
5452 Bancroft Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3.22
MacArthur HeightsStudio, 1 bathStudio ,1BA$3.10
The Seminary Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$3.80
2451 Seminary Ave0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$3.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Mills College

What type of rentals are currently available in Mills College?

There are currently 476 Apartments for Rent in Mills College, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $2,550. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mills College ranging from $1,150 to $5,495.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mills College?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mills College ranges from $1,150 to $5,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,810.

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