Average Rent in Mill Valley, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Mill Valley, CA

Average rent prices in Mill Valley have decreased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 38% 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 $3,272, whereas a house costs $9,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Mill Valley run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,750.


Studio	$2,500	29%	-
1 bedroom	$2,650	7%	9%
2 bedroom	$4,240	2%	6%
3 bedroom	$6,320	16%	7%
4 bedroom	$10,000	39%	2%

		Listings
Alto Sutton Manor	$6,250
Cascade Canyon	$4,330
Country Club	$4,130
Downtown Mill Valley	$4,205
Enchanted Knolls	$3,295
Eucalyptus Knolls	$4,895
Middle Ridge	$4,121
Molino Edgewood	$5,000
Panoramic	$3,500
Sycamore Park	$4,145


Apartments	$3,272	17%	No Change
Condos	$3,650	1%	11%
Houses	$9,500	9%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

29%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,240

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,320

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

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$4,195

118%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,950

53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mill Valley, CA is 42% higher than the median rent in Albany, CA.

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Discover rentals in Mill Valley, CA

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mill Valley

Recently remodeled three bedroom one bath ground floor unit in a duplex home

22 Central Dr #B, Mill Valley, CA 94941

3 beds

1 bath

$5,000

Apartment for rent

Available Oct 1

5d+ ago

Panoramic house for rent in Mill Valley

620 Amaranth Blvd

620 Amaranth Blvd, Mill Valley, CA 94941

3 beds

2 baths

$7,850

House for rent

Available Sep 1

3d ago

House for rent in Mill Valley

Charming Mill Valley Home w/Pool & Guest Casita - Steps from Downtown

250 Manor Dr #NA, Mill Valley, CA 94941

5 beds

3 baths

$12,500

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $4,195 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mill Valley?

Average rent prices in Mill Valley have decreased by 38% over the last month and have decreased by 38% since last year.

How does Mill Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mill Valley is 118% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,270 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Mill Valley?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Mill Valley are Enchanted Knolls ($3,295/mo), Panoramic ($3,500/mo), and Middle Ridge ($4,121/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 $168,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Mill Valley?

Downtown Mill Valley and Sycamore Park offer the strongest community connections with high walk scores and vibrant social environments. For pet owners, Middle Ridge, Alto Sutton Manor, Molino-Edgewood, and Enchanted Knolls provide comprehensive pet amenities including no breed restrictions and specialized pet flooring.

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).