Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Milpitas, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Milpitas

$3,590/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milpitas is $3,590 per month as of May 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,640 more per month.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milpitas

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milpitas rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Milpitas, CA

Average rent prices in Milpitas have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 Milpitas, CA

Rent prices in Milpitas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milpitas is $3,285, whereas a house costs $4,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Milpitas run $3,061 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,570.

Listings

Studio

$500

2%

31%

1 bedroom

$2,893

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$3,638

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$4,401

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$4,290

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,893

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,638

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,401

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,290

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Milpitas, 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 Milpitas, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Milpitas and Campbell by all bedroom counts and property types.

Milpitas

Median rent price$3,590
increased by84%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,990
increased by53%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milpitas, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in Campbell, CA.

Discover rentals in Milpitas, CA

Evans Rd & Calaveras Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

Available May 1

600 S Abel St #224 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Midtown condo for rent in Milpitas

Move-In Ready Milpitas Gem Near BART & Great Mall

600 S Abel St #224, Milpitas, CA 95035

2 beds

2 baths

$2,250

Condo for rent

804 Erie Cir #1604 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2.5 baths

$4,550

$3,080

Price drop

Apartment for rent

1496 Jupiter Ct - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

1496 Jupiter Ct

1496 Jupiter Ct, Milpitas, CA 95035

3 beds

2 baths

$3,900

House for rent

Available May 16

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Frequently asked questions for Milpitas, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Milpitas rental market.

How much is rent in Milpitas?

The average rent in Milpitas is $3,590 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milpitas?

Average rent prices in Milpitas have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Milpitas rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milpitas is 84% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,640 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milpitas?

To comfortably afford rent in Milpitas, you'd need to earn approximately $144,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Milpitas?

Milpitas 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,800 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $3,500 monthly. These Silicon Valley rental prices reflect the city's location in California's competitive South Bay market.

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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