Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Mill Valley Neighborhood of Mill Valley, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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The Fireside Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Fireside Apartments

115 Shoreline HwyMill Valley, CA 94941
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Downtown Mill Valley, Mill Valley, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Mill Valley Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Mill Valley area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Eagle Rock Apartments priced from $1,895. Marin Royal Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,999. Here are the most affordable Downtown Mill Valley apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Eagle Rock ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,895
Marin Royal ApartmentsJunior Bottom Floor1BR,1BA$1,999
Trailhead Apartments at Tam JunctionOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$2,315

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Mill Valley, CA

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Mill Valley area is the $2.91 price per square foot 2x2 Model at Skylark Apartments in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $3,439. The second greatest value Downtown Mill Valley apartment is the Mariner Model at Serenity at Larkspur starting at $4,052 with a $4.28 price per square foot in the South Larkspur neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Mill Valley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Skylark Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.91
Serenity at LarkspurMariner2BR,2BA$4.28
Via Holon ApartmentsOne bedroom1BR,1BA$3.09
Larkspur CourtsEmerald1BR,1BA$4.51
Trailhead Apartments at Tam JunctionTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$3.74
Summit at SausalitoB12BR,1BA$4.09
Bell Mt. TamA1C1BR,1BA$4.99
Strawberry Shores1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$3.95
Pineridge1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.79
Eagle Rock ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$5.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Mill Valley, Mill Valley, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Mill Valley, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Mill Valley Neighborhood in Mill Valley, CA

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Mill Valley Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Mill Valley?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Mill Valley is Marin Royal Apartments which is listed at $1,999, while the average apartment in Downtown Mill Valley costs $15,275.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Mill Valley?

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 16 regular apartments in Downtown Mill Valley 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 Downtown Mill Valley?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Mill Valley have an average cost of $976 which is $14,299 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Mill Valley.

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