Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 19, 2026
Average rent in
Millbrae, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 19, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Millbrae
$4,150/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Millbrae is $4,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 118% above the national average rent, or $2,250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Millbrae
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Millbrae rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Millbrae, CA
Average rent prices in Millbrae have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% 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
Millbrae, CA
Rent prices in Millbrae vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Millbrae is $3,297, whereas a house costs $6,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Millbrae run $3,230 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,255.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,187 |  38% | 32% | |
1 bedroom | $3,256 | 5% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $4,270 | 4% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $5,400 | 11% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $12,000 | 9% | 59% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Millbrae | $4,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,297 | 1% | 20% | |
Houses | $6,000 | 20% | 20% |
Studio
Average rent
$3,187
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
32%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,256
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,270
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
59%
Millbrae
Average rent
$4,200
Apartments
Average rent
$3,297
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
20%
Houses
Average rent
$6,000
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
20%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Millbrae, 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 Millbrae, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Millbrae and Ashland by all bedroom counts and property types.
Millbrae
118%higher than the national median
10%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Millbrae, CA is 98% higher than the median rent in Ashland, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$4,790
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81%$3,883
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1%$2,695
32%$4,436
32%$2,475
37%$4,090
34%$2,600
14%$5,084
28%Discover rentals in Millbrae, CA
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,795
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,030
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
509 Poplar Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,650–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Millbrae
3 beds
2 baths
$5,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$4,795
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Millbrae, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Millbrae rental market.
How much is rent in Millbrae?
The average rent in Millbrae is $4,150 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Millbrae?
Average rent prices in Millbrae have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 29% since last year.
How does Millbrae rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Millbrae is 118% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,250 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Millbrae?
To comfortably afford rent in Millbrae, you'd need to earn approximately $166,000/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).