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property at 139 Park Blvd

139 Park Blvd

MillbraeCA94030

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410 Spruce Ave

South San FranciscoCA94080

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Millbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Millbrae Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Millbrae, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes in the San Mateo Park neighborhood priced from $2,045. Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior Community in the Westborough neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,135. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Millbrae apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,135
NorthparkStudio AStudio,1BA$2,561

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Millbrae area is the $3.26 price per square foot Single Family House Model at 2801 Hillside Dr in the in the San Mateo Park neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Millbrae apartment is the 257 East Ave Model at 257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Millbrae apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
257 East Ave, Unit 257 East Ave. Apartments257 East Ave2BR,1BA$1.54
One AdrianC13BR,2BA$4.52
The BowerPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.79
AcappellaA21BR,1BA$3.83
718 1st Ave, Unit 1718 1st Ave1BR,1BA$2.88
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.49
109 Piccadilly Pl, Unit 109 Picadilly Pl Unit G109 Piccadilly Pl1BR,1BA$4.00
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Millbrae

What type of rentals are currently available in Millbrae?

There are currently 746 Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,045 to $10,000. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Millbrae ranging from $2,100 to $20,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Millbrae?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Millbrae ranges from $2,100 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $5,282.

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