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property at 220 AVE 1 Ave

220 AVE 1 Ave

San MateoCA94403
property at 817 N Humboldt St

817 N Humboldt St

San MateoCA94401

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Millbrae, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Millbrae, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Millbrae, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Millbrae Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA

As of March 20, 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 B1 Model at Acappella starting at $4,143 with a $3.79 price per square foot in the Westborough 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
AcappellaB12BR,2BA$3.79
El Rancho Apartments2 bedroom2BR,1BA$3.15
Skycrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.33
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1AR1BR,1BA$4.01
ApertureB61BR,1BA$4.81
1224 El Camino Real, Unit 41224 El Camino Real1BR,1BA$3.69
Village at the Crossing 55+ Senior CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.38
Avalon San Bruno5681BR,1BA$5.24
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$5.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Millbrae

What type of rentals are currently available in Millbrae?

There are currently 743 Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,008 to $9,516. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Millbrae ranging from $1,550 to $18,488.

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 $1,550 to $18,488 with an average monthly rent of $4,869.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Millbrae?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Millbrae range from $3,600 to $7,785, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $3,250 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,500.

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