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Highlights

  • Community room
  • Swimming pool
  • Fitness center
  • Playground
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking lot

Location

509 Poplar Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030, USA|Millbrae
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Management

MDL Property Management LLC

Leasing office

(844) 325-9196 ext. 9774

Property Overview

Waterstone Millbrae Apartments earns a strong Zumper score of 9.2 out of 10, with standout ratings for price, amenities, location, and quality, plus solid trustworthiness. It also offers a community room, swimming pool, fitness center, playground, parking lot, and laundry facilities, and its value for money ranks in the 100th percentile. With 50 photos and a nearby top-rated middle school, it presents as a well-rounded option with convenient features and a competitive price.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

9.2
Excellent
Waterstone Millbrae Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Images Available

Floor plans

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Amenities for Waterstone Millbrae Apartments

Building

Fitness CenterOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Swimming Pool
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Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
9.2
/10
Excellent
Waterstone Millbrae Apartments is an excellent find, offering residents a superior living experience with a wide range of desirable features. Residents will particularly enjoy knowing that this property rated highest in Price and Amenities, which help to make this rental a great place to call home.
How we rated Waterstone Millbrae Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Waterstone Millbrae Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Waterstone Millbrae Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including fitness center. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Waterstone Millbrae Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Waterstone Millbrae Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·9A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
Waterstone Millbrae Apartments has a few standout characteristics that set it apart from similar properties nearby. Having both verified status and features that cater to discerning renters, this is a great option for renters looking for a specific and exceptional lifestyle.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Waterstone Millbrae Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Millbrae

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 5% lower than 1-bedrooms in Millbrae.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Waterstone Millbrae Apartments to be 6% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Millbrae.

Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Millbrae
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,741
September 2024$2,644
October 2024$2,631
November 2024$2,577
December 2024$2,575
February 2026$1,900
March 2026$2,050
April 2026$1,750
A table of studio rental data trends in Millbrae
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$2,741
September 2024$2,644
October 2024$2,631
November 2024$2,577
December 2024$2,575

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Can I afford to live at 509 Poplar Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$106,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $106,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $2,650.
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Schools near Waterstone Millbrae Apartments

Spring Valley Elementary School

817 murchison dr

millbrae, CA, 94030

K-5Public
A-

Hoover Elementary School

2220 summit dr

burlingame, CA, 94010

K-5Public
A

Pacifica Independent Home Study

830 rosita rd

pacifica, CA, 94044

K-8Public

Bayshore Elementary School

155 oriente st

daly city, CA, 94014

K-8Public
C

Beach Park Elementary School

1058 shell blvd

foster city, CA, 94404

K-5Public
A
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Getting around Millbrae near 509 Poplar Ave

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 509 Poplar Ave, Millbrae

Groceries

9/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 5-minute walk, and there are also some specialist food stores nearby.

Shopping

5/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.

Cafes

6/10
The closest café is within a 5-minute walk, and there are some other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

6/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-to-10-minute walk.

High schools

7/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.

Parks

7/10
A medium-size park in the area.

Nightlife

3/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.

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