What is the average apartment size in Millbrae City?

The average size for a Millbrae City, CA apartment is 855 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 Millbrae City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Millbrae City is $3,362 per month, a 1.29% decrease from last year’s average of $3,405.

What is the average apartment size in Millbrae City?

The typical apartment in Millbrae City offers about 855 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Millbrae City, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Millbrae City?

The typical rent budget in Millbrae City ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 70% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Millbrae City?

In Millbrae City, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Millbrae City is $3,362, a 1.29% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $3,405.

One-bedroom apartments provide 703 square feet for $3,032, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,676 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,371 sq ft) for $4,717, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Millbrae City, CA

Last updated: November 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,362	855 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$3,032	703 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,676	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$4,717	1,371 sq. ft.

Millbrae City, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Millbrae City, CA have decreased by 1.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,405 to $3,362.

What's the typical rent budget in Millbrae City, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Millbrae City, CA (70%) 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 Millbrae City, CA?

2,943 or 37% of the households in Millbrae City, CA are renter-occupied while 5,055 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Millbrae City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Millbrae City	$3,362
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Mountain View, CA	$3,776
Fremont, CA	$2,842
Berkeley, CA	$3,340
Hayward, CA	$2,432
San Mateo, CA	$3,640
Palo Alto, CA	$3,100
Menlo Park, CA	$4,595
Redwood City, CA	$3,724
San Leandro, CA	$2,327
Alameda, CA	$2,984

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 Millbrae City 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.