Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Average rent in
Milpitas, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 20, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Milpitas
$3,537/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Milpitas is $3,537 per month as of August 2026. This is 84% above the national average rent, or $1,612 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Milpitas
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Milpitas rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Milpitas, CA
Average rent prices in Milpitas have decreased by 2% 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
Milpitas, CA
Rent prices in Milpitas vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milpitas is $3,359, whereas a house costs $4,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Milpitas run $3,147 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,632.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,116 | 1% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $2,985 | No Change |  13% | |
2 bedroom | $3,522 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $4,405 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,945 | 3% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Midtown | $3,848 | |
Sunnyhills | $3,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,359 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,490 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,475 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,450 | 32% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$3,116
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,985
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,522
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,405
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,945
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
Midtown
Average rent
$3,848
Sunnyhills
Average rent
$3,800
Apartments
Average rent
$3,359
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,490
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$4,475
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
32%
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
84%higher than the national median
83%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Milpitas, CA is equal to the median rent in Campbell, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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10%$3,534
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13%Discover rentals in Milpitas, CA
10h ago
Condo for rent in Milpitas
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Condo for rent
10h ago
Townhouse for rent in Milpitas
3 beds
4 baths
$3,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,880
$3,660
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,720
Apartment for rent
1d ago
312 Gates Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,276–$5,012
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$4,380
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$4,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$4,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Apr 7
6h ago
Verified
440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$2,900–$4,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Apr 7
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,590
$3,410
Price drop
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035
2–3 beds
2 baths
$3,356–$4,333
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,700
House for rent
Available Apr 7
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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 $3,537 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Milpitas?
Average rent prices in Milpitas have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,612 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 $141,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Milpitas?
October offers the best rental deals in Milpitas, with rents running about 5.1% lower than the June peak. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while August sees the highest demand relative to available inventory.
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).