
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mills Estates Neighborhood of Millbrae, CA from $1,700 (12 Rentals)
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Mills Estates, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mills Estates?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Mills Estates Studio Apartments | $2,860 | $2,045 | $3,464 |
Mills Estates 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,580 | $2,245 | $4,809 |
Mills Estates 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,538 | $2,725 | $5,771 |
Mills Estates 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,617 | $3,600 | $7,785 |
Mills Estates 4 Bedroom Apartments | $10,000 | $7,500 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Mills Estates Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mills Estates area of San Francisco, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes priced from $2,045. Alta off the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Mills Estates apartments for rent in San Francisco, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Arlington | 108 | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Skycrest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,465 |
Crystal Springs Terrace | Plan 1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,605 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mills Estates, CA
As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mills Estates 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 Mills Estates apartment is the Plan 2C Model at The Bower starting at $5,536 with a $4.79 price per square foot in the Mills Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mills Estates apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2801 Hillside Dr | Single Family House | 4BR,3BA | $3.26 |
The Bower | Plan 2C | 2BR,2BA | $4.79 |
Crystal Springs Terrace | Plan 1B | 1BR,1BA | $3.82 |
Skycrest Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $3.33 |
One Adrian | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.95 |
1224 El Camino Real, Unit 4 | 1224 El Camino Real | 1BR,1BA | $3.69 |
Station 16 Apartments | Residence A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.48 |
Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.18 |
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.26 |
Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $6.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mills Estates Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Mills Estates?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Mills Estates is under $3,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mills Estates?
The cheapest apartment in Mills Estates is Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Mills Estates costs $10,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mills Estates?
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 4 regular apartments in Mills Estates that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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