Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Millbrae

$3,900/mo

increased by44%

vs previous year

The average rent in Millbrae is $3,900 per month as of September 2026. This is 105% above the national average rent, or $2,000 more per month.

$2.95

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Millbrae

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Millbrae 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 Millbrae, Millbrae, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

Average rent prices in Millbrae have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 44% 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, Millbrae, CA

Rent prices in Millbrae vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Millbrae is $3,882, whereas a house costs $5,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Millbrae run $3,030 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,395.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

38%

3%

1 bedroom

$3,400

9%

40%

2 bedroom

$3,947

2%

22%

3 bedroom

$5,750

5%

-

4 bedroom

$9,000

34%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,947

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,750

Last 30 days

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last 30 days

34%

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Millbrae, 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, Millbrae, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Millbrae and Bayfront by all bedroom counts and property types.

Millbrae

Median rent price$3,900
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,035
increased by112%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Millbrae, Millbrae, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Bayfront, Burlingame, CA.

Discover rentals in Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

M124 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

M124

464 Lincoln Cir, Millbrae, CA 94030

3 beds

1 bath

$3,275

448 Richmond Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Millbrae

2BR/1.5BA

448 Richmond Dr, Millbrae, CA 94030

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,395

Waterstone Millbrae - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Waterstone Millbrae

509 Poplar Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030

2 beds

1 bath

$3,500

37 Willow Ave - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

3 beds

2 baths

$5,195

$4,995

Price drop

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Frequently asked questions for Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Millbrae rental market.

How much is rent in Millbrae?

The average rent in Millbrae is $3,900 per month as of September 19, 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 44% since last year.

How does Millbrae rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Millbrae is 105% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,000 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 $156,000/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).

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