Apartments for Rent in Millbrae, CA

Prices and availability in Millbrae, CA were last updated on 16 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Millbrae, CA are: Waterstone Millbrae, Dolores Lia, 496 Richmond Drive, 1410 Millbrae Ave and The Rollins at Gateway.

The average rent in Millbrae, CA is $3,566.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Millbrae, CA is between $2,550 and $2,800.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Millbrae, CA is between $2,550 and $3,800.

In Millbrae, 39% of the residents are renting compared to 61% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 19% of Millbrae's rentals, 60% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 21% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Millbrae are about 18 years old, on average. Of these, 70% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 5 stories. About 38% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 62% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Millbrae are around 18% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.