Last updated on November 10, 2026

Average rent in
Mill Valley, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mill Valley

$5,000/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mill Valley is $5,000 per month as of November 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,100 more per month.

$3.12

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mill Valley

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mill Valley rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Mill Valley, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mill Valley, CA

Average rent prices in Mill Valley have increased by 110% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Mill Valley, CA

Rent prices in Mill Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mill Valley is $3,720, whereas a house costs $7,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Mill Valley run $2,874 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,205.

Listings

Studio

$2,275

28%

8%

1 bedroom

$3,059

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$4,300

7%

1%

3 bedroom

$7,950

32%

6%

4 bedroom

$11,000

28%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,059

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,950

Last 30 days

32%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,000

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

37%

Alto Sutton Manor

Average rent

$4,620

Enchanted Knolls

Average rent

$4,290

Sycamore Park

Average rent

$4,137

Panoramic

Average rent

$4,157

Cascade Canyon

Average rent

$3,341

Middle Ridge

Average rent

$3,033

Country Club

Average rent

$4,205

Eucalyptus Knolls

Average rent

$4,287

Tamalpais Park

Average rent

$3,099

Mill Valley Heights

Average rent

$4,325

Apartments

Average rent

$3,720

Last year

21%

Condos

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

15%

Houses

Average rent

$7,475

Last 30 days

45%

Last year

40%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mill Valley, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Mill Valley, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Mill Valley and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mill Valley

Median rent price$5,000
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,595
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mill Valley, CA is 93% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

Discover rentals in Mill Valley, CA

1-35 Birdsnest Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1-35 Birdsnest Court

1 Birdsnest Ct, Mill Valley, CA 94941

2 beds

1 bath

$3,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
225 Eldridge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

4 beds

3.5 baths

$32,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 Tartan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

4 beds

4 baths

$23,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
68 Sycamore Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sycamore Park house for rent in Mill Valley

3 beds

2.5 baths

$20,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
522 Cascade Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$13,053

Price dropped $1,982Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
225 Eldridge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

4 beds

3.5 baths

$32,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
522 Cascade Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$13,053

Price dropped $1,982Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
41 Ashford Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Alto Sutton Manor condo for rent in Mill Valley

1 bed

1 bath

$3,099

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
68 Sycamore Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sycamore Park house for rent in Mill Valley

3 beds

2.5 baths

$20,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1-35 Birdsnest Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1-35 Birdsnest Court

1 Birdsnest Ct, Mill Valley, CA 94941

2 beds

1 bath

$3,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
225 Eldridge Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

4 beds

3.5 baths

$32,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
74 Bay Vista Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

3 beds

3 baths

$9,995

Price dropped $955Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
522 Cascade Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$13,053

Price dropped $1,982Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
522 Cascade Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

1 bath

$13,053

Price dropped $1,982Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
74 Bay Vista Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

3 beds

3 baths

$9,995

Price dropped $955Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
5 Tartan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

4 beds

4 baths

$23,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

Stay up to date with rental market insights

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Frequently asked questions for Mill Valley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Mill Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Mill Valley?

The average rent in Mill Valley is $5,000 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mill Valley?

Average rent prices in Mill Valley have increased by 110% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Mill Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mill Valley is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mill Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mill Valley are Middle Ridge ($3,033/mo), Tamalpais Park ($3,099/mo), and Cascade Canyon ($3,341/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Mill Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Mill Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).