What is the average apartment size in Mill Valley?

The average size for a Mill Valley, CA apartment is 908 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Mill Valley?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Mill Valley is $3,537 per month, a 1.94% decrease from last year’s average of $3,607.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Mill Valley?

In Mill Valley, studios rent for $2,614 per month, one-bedroom units average $3,088 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $4,196 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Mill Valley?

The typical apartment in Mill Valley offers about 908 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Mill Valley?

Studio apartments in Mill Valley average 518 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 762 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,168 sq. ft.

Mill Valley, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Mill Valley?

The typical rent budget in Mill Valley ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Mill Valley?

In Mill Valley, 34% of households rent while 66% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Mill Valley is $3,537, a 1.94% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,607.

Studio Apartments at $2,614 offer the most budget-friendly option with 518 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 762 square feet for $3,088, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $4,196 offer 1,168 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Mill Valley, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,537	908 sq. ft.
Studio	$2,614	518 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$3,088	762 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$4,196	1,168 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Mill Valley, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Mill Valley, CA have decreased by 1.94% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,607 to $3,537.

What's the typical rent budget in Mill Valley, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Mill Valley, CA (59%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Mill Valley, CA?

1,869 or 34% of the households in Mill Valley, CA are renter-occupied while 3,649 or 66% are owner-occupied.

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How Mill Valley Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Mill Valley	$3,537
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Long Beach	$2,670
Sacramento	$1,906
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Vallejo	$2,118
Berkeley, CA	$3,340
San Rafael, CA	$2,983
Novato, CA	$2,750
Alameda, CA	$2,984
Richmond, CA	$2,564
South San Francisco, CA	$3,426
Emeryville, CA	$3,060
Daly City, CA	$2,583
Martinez, CA	$2,312

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Mill Valley apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.