Millbrae, California Rental Market Trends

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Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Millbrae, California rental market.

Millbrae, California

Average Apartment Rent

$3,566

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

16.2%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Millbrae, California apartments have recorded a 16.2% rent increase.

Millbrae, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Millbrae $3,025 $3,055 $3,205 $3,171 $3,078 $3,106 $3,068 $3,719 $3,666 $3,566
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Millbrae
National
Nov 2021
$3,025
$1,596
Mar 2022
$3,055
$1,635
Jul 2022
$3,205
$1,708
Nov 2022
$3,171
$1,726
Mar 2023
$3,078
$1,714
Jul 2023
$3,106
$1,739
Nov 2023
$3,068
$1,733
Mar 2024
$3,719
$1,727
Jul 2024
$3,666
$1,752
Nov 2024
$3,566
$1,748

Millbrae, California Average Apartment Rent

Millbrae, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 3,119
Owner occupied housing units 4,955

Renters take up 39% of Millbrae, California real estate, occupying a total of 3,119 units, while homeowners live in 4,955 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

4.2

Renter median household income**

$111,738

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.74

Rental vacancy rate**

6%

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 196
1 bed 773
2 beds 1,328
3 beds 742
4 beds 68

There are 1,328 rentals in Millbrae, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 43%. Units with 4 beds, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (2%), amounting to 68 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Millbrae, California homes for rent is 4.2.

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 63
25 - 34 years 379
35 - 44 years 808
45 - 54 years 650
55 - 59 years 321
60 - 64 years 191
65 - 74 years 252
75 - 84 years 145
85 years and over 310

Most condos for rent in Millbrae, California are occupied by residents in the 35 - 44 years age group (26%), followed by those in the 45 - 54 years age group (21%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 1,826
Non-Family Households 1,293

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 1,129
No related children of the householder under 18 1,990

A total of 1,826 apartments for rent in Millbrae, California, or 59% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 36% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 1,129 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Millbrae, California is 2.74.

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 186
High school graduate (including equivalency) 488
Some college or associate's degree 968
Bachelor's degree or higher 1,477

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 47% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 6% of the homes for rent in Millbrae, California.

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2020 or later 25
Built 2010 - 2019 288
Built 2000 - 2009 83
Built 1990 - 1999 204
Built 1980 - 1989 358
Built 1970 - 1979 438
Built 1960 - 1969 568
Built 1950 - 1959 586
Built 1940 - 1949 415
Built 1939 or earlier 154

The highest share of Millbrae, California apartment rentals, namely 19% or 586 units, were Built 1950 - 1959, followed by those Built 1960 - 1969 (18%, 568 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (14%, 438 units).

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 340
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,031
Moved in 2010 to 2017 1,279
Moved in 2000 to 2009 286
Moved in 1990 to 1999 159
Moved in 1989 or earlier 24

Median year renter moved into unit 2017

Most Millbrae, California renters (41%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 1% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Millbrae, California condos for rent is 2017.

Millbrae, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 498
1 vehicle available 1,085
2 vehicles available 933
3 vehicles available 381
4 vehicles available 193
5 or more vehicles available 29

When it comes to transportation options, 35% of Millbrae, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 30% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 16% have No vehicle available.

Millbrae, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 2,897
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 419
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 578
Walked 131
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 39
Worked at home 590

Millbrae, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 6,855
Moved within same county 848
Moved from different county within same state 400
Moved from different state 106
Moved from abroad 265

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Millbrae, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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