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

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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1726 Sequoia Ave
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1726 Sequoia AveBurlingame, CA 94010

Mills Estates, Millbrae, CA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
Arlington108Studio,1BA$2,395
Skycrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,465
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
The BowerPlan 2C2BR,2BA$4.79
Crystal Springs TerracePlan 1B1BR,1BA$3.82
Skycrest Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$3.33
One AdrianA11BR,1BA$4.95
1224 El Camino Real, Unit 41224 El Camino Real1BR,1BA$3.69
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence A11BR,1BA$5.48
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$5.18
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio ,1BA$4.26
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$6.10

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Mills Estates, Millbrae, CA

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

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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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