Milpitas, 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 Milpitas, California rental market.

Milpitas, California

Average Apartment Rent

$3,059

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

2.1%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Milpitas, California apartments have recorded a 2.1% rent increase.

Milpitas, 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
Milpitas $2,765 $2,772 $3,017 $3,013 $3,001 $3,069 $2,997 $2,979 $3,042 $3,059
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Milpitas
National
Nov 2021
$2,765
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,772
$1,635
Jul 2022
$3,017
$1,708
Nov 2022
$3,013
$1,726
Mar 2023
$3,001
$1,714
Jul 2023
$3,069
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,997
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,979
$1,727
Jul 2024
$3,042
$1,752
Nov 2024
$3,059
$1,748

Milpitas, California Average Apartment Rent

Milpitas, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 98.3%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Milpitas, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 1.7%.

Milpitas, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 9,609
Owner occupied housing units 14,786

Renters take up 39% of Milpitas, California real estate, occupying a total of 9,609 units, while homeowners live in 14,786 properties.

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

3.9

Renter median household income**

$145,469

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

3.04

Rental vacancy rate**

2.7%

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

No bedrooms 732
1 bed 1,970
2 beds 3,140
3 beds 2,866
4 beds 885

There are 3,140 rentals in Milpitas, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 33%. Units with No bedrooms, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (8%), amounting to 732 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Milpitas, California homes for rent is 3.9.

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

15 - 24 years 224
25 - 34 years 3,262
35 - 44 years 2,466
45 - 54 years 1,611
55 - 59 years 436
60 - 64 years 447
65 - 74 years 545
75 - 84 years 283
85 years and over 335

Most condos for rent in Milpitas, California are occupied by residents in the 25 - 34 years age group (34%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (26%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

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

Family households 7,022
Non-Family Households 2,587

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

With related children of the householder under 18 3,720
No related children of the householder under 18 5,889

A total of 7,022 apartments for rent in Milpitas, California, or 73% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 39% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 3,720 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Milpitas, California is 3.04.

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

Less than high school graduate 823
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,356
Some college or associate's degree 1,416
Bachelor's degree or higher 6,014

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 63% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 9% of the homes for rent in Milpitas, California.

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

Built 2020 or later 217
Built 2010 - 2019 2,594
Built 2000 - 2009 1,368
Built 1990 - 1999 1,045
Built 1980 - 1989 1,439
Built 1970 - 1979 1,395
Built 1960 - 1969 1,080
Built 1950 - 1959 402
Built 1939 or earlier 55

The highest share of Milpitas, California apartment rentals, namely 27% or 2,594 units, were Built 2010 - 2019, followed by those Built 1980 - 1989 (15%, 1,439 units), and the ones Built 1970 - 1979 (15%, 1,395 units).

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

Moved in 2021 or later 1,455
Moved in 2018 to 2020 3,730
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,246
Moved in 2000 to 2009 971
Moved in 1990 to 1999 137
Moved in 1989 or earlier 70

Median year renter moved into unit 2018

Most Milpitas, California renters (39%) moved in 2018 to 2020, while only 1% of them moved in 1990 to 1999. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Milpitas, California condos for rent is 2018.

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

No vehicle available 1,005
1 vehicle available 3,715
2 vehicles available 3,185
3 vehicles available 978
4 vehicles available 452
5 or more vehicles available 274

When it comes to transportation options, 39% of Milpitas, California renters have 1 vehicle available per household, 33% of them have 2 vehicles available, and 10% have No vehicle available.

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

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 9,427
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 2,273
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 585
Walked 219
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 422
Worked at home 3,216

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

Same house as 1 year ago 20,554
Moved within same county 5,657
Moved from different county within same state 1,343
Moved from different state 831
Moved from abroad 588

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 Milpitas, 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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