Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Millbrae

$3,495/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Millbrae is $3,495 per month as of August 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,570 more per month.

$3.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Millbrae

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Millbrae rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 4% 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 $3,495, whereas a house costs $5,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Millbrae run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,495.

Listings

Studio

$3,158

38%

-

1 bedroom

$3,300

6%

22%

2 bedroom

$3,530

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$5,500

11%

5%

4 bedroom

$12,800

2%

73%

Studio

Average rent

$3,158

Last 30 days

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,530

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

73%

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$3,495
increased by82%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,212
increased by119%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Millbrae, Millbrae, CA is 17% lower than the median rent in Bayfront, Burlingame, CA.

Discover rentals in Millbrae, Millbrae, CA

Waterstone Millbrae Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

Waterstone Millbrae Apartments

509 Poplar Ave, Millbrae, CA 94030

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$2,650–$3,300

Apartment for rent

1410 Millbrae Ave #208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Millbrae

2 beds

1 bath

$3,495

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 12

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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 $3,495 per month as of August 8, 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 4% since last year.

How does Millbrae rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Millbrae is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,570 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 $140,000/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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