# Average Rent in Milpitas, CA > How much is rent in Milpitas, CA? $3,530 median across 158 units in 10 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/ Latest included observation: November 8, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Milpitas, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Milpitas, CA is $3,681 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 158 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 4, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 10 apartment buildings, 158 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/apartments/) Avg Rent $3,681/mo median $3,530 [-3.9% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/trends/) Cheapest $2,681/mo Mill Creek Apartments Properties 10 tracked daily Units 158 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/trends/) [Explore Milpitas, CA on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=milpitas-ca) [Milpitas, CA Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Milpitas, CA. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $3,752 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Milpitas, CA over the last 3 months. Started at $3,947, ended at $3,752. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Aug | 3,947 | | Aug | 3,884 | | Aug | 3,885 | | Aug | 3,908 | | Sep | 4,002 | | Sep | 4,025 | | Sep | 3,986 | | Sep | 3,976 | | Oct | 3,898 | | Oct | 3,833 | | Oct | 3,741 | | Oct | 3,711 | | Oct | 3,722 | | Nov | 3,752 | [Full Milpitas, CA price history](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Milpitas, CA Rent Prices All 10 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4.2 (506)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/mill-creek-apartments-milpitas-ca/): Mill Creek Apartments 440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $2,681/mo Avg $3,082 30 units [#2 4.3 (389)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/eaves-san-jose-milpitas-ca/): eaves San Jose 1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA From $2,884/mo Avg $3,260 17 units [#3 4.6 (155)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/passero-milpitas-ca/): Passero 2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA From $2,932/mo Avg $3,949 22 units [#4 3.3 (162)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/river-terrace-milpitas-ca/): River Terrace 730 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA From $2,989/mo Avg $3,664 11 units [#5 3.8 (394)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/eleanor-milpitas-ca/): Eleanor 312 Gates Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $3,114/mo Avg $3,577 12 units [#6 3.8 (283)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/capitol-650-milpitas-ca/): Capitol 650 650 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $3,205/mo Avg $3,678 17 units [#7 4.7 (206)](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/lantana-at-milpitas-station-milpitas-ca/): Lantana at Milpitas Station 1675 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $3,343/mo Avg $3,659 8 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Mill Creek Apartments 440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/mill-creek-apartments-milpitas-ca/) | $2,681 | $3,082 | $3.94/ft² | 4.2 (506) | 30 | | 2 | [eaves San Jose 1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/eaves-san-jose-milpitas-ca/) | $2,884 | $3,260 | $3.59/ft² | 4.3 (389) | 17 | | 3 | [Passero 2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/passero-milpitas-ca/) | $2,932 | $3,949 | $5.59/ft² | 4.6 (155) | 22 | | 4 | [River Terrace 730 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/river-terrace-milpitas-ca/) | $2,989 | $3,664 | $3.96/ft² | 3.3 (162) | 11 | | 5 | [Eleanor 312 Gates Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/eleanor-milpitas-ca/) | $3,114 | $3,577 | $4.32/ft² | 3.8 (394) | 12 | | 6 | [Capitol 650 650 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/capitol-650-milpitas-ca/) | $3,205 | $3,678 | $4.47/ft² | 3.8 (283) | 17 | | 7 | [Lantana at Milpitas Station 1675 S Milpitas Blvd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/lantana-at-milpitas-station-milpitas-ca/) | $3,343 | $3,659 | $4.79/ft² | 4.7 (206) | 8 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/apartments/) [Mill Creek Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/mill-creek-apartments-milpitas-ca/): ![Mill Creek Apartments apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14664?w=600) 4.2 (506) 440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $2,681/mo 30 units [eaves San Jose](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/eaves-san-jose-milpitas-ca/): ![eaves San Jose apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/AaVGc3ntxU6hPlgKGj4vb5wJ1mpMx2TdVgtK8k2U9lDzqxwiAm1RuWAC4ytvTi_rX2LmuaewM8S9VeZ3FZWkYFAsTKCyLaZRaghAlomvcgZ6BJhOsh5HH3LJoaqPCn86Tb1TcBmWtk57KyjuCcpKcExI-qGQY_pZAo4BWBbQtA8R5UNGLPxOOSCaQJUne5rta4OP7YzCD7OX813SB38uH4RfeNwz0zztJkHbofdRKQLPz5Nl_ZoQeyOwFkYjkUtxjvpmDpls9sOSDgE3PN3l3PrwwTxgjGqGxrAWwmgWS5jF8EkKJvSPjUji7KW96vGk4wYwudU7mN7Xy4aOLMBOvUcvapsowcYWBDhOA97_XLn3oOeLy2aFa4Ex-EeAhJ6_ezutQLQeDwwrOYOXKYUp5A5f4IWWE-WQLY2X5D1koJ4FKeS8Dl5p48wJMSShAuFRrYxulQCkuQwDKI5n-uvDRJGHYwdickVC1QHteZn_qKTUTxVRp5anEnwV4O-oNWY22YOqvY7sr9FF1okYpMrLqDF6h56hcJWDz8xe1wQCJebq8X92xc-pbtWDa-FCvW1fSjBawLcGN1IU?w=600) 4.3 (389) 1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA From $2,884/mo 17 units [Passero](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/passero-milpitas-ca/): ![Passero apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14659?w=600) 4.6 (155) 2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA From $2,932/mo 22 units [River Terrace](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/river-terrace-milpitas-ca/): ![River Terrace apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14666?w=600) 3.3 (162) 730 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA From $2,989/mo 11 units [Eleanor](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/eleanor-milpitas-ca/): ![Eleanor apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14667?w=600) 3.8 (394) 312 Gates Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $3,114/mo 12 units [Capitol 650](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/capitol-650-milpitas-ca/): ![Capitol 650 apartments in Milpitas, CA](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/14668?w=600) 3.8 (283) 650 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA From $3,205/mo 17 units [Browse all Milpitas, CA apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/apartments/) By Area ## Milpitas, CA neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Santa Clara 95054 7](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Santa%20Clara%2095054)[Milpitas 95035 4](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=Milpitas%2095035)[San Jose 95132 1](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/apartments/?neighborhood=San%20Jose%2095132) ## Milpitas, CA Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Milpitas, CA is **$3,681 per month**, based on 158 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,681 at Mill Creek Apartments to $6,090 at The Lafayette. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $2,932/mo | $2,932/mo | 3 | | 1 Bed | $3,432/mo | $2,681/mo | 87 | | 2 Bed | $4,010/mo | $3,197/mo | 66 | | 3 Bed | $4,781/mo | $4,338/mo | 2 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Milpitas, CA, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Milpitas, CA averages **$3,432/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$4,010/mo**. At the local median household income of **$176,822**, that works out to **25% of gross income**, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold. The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Milpitas, CA at **$3,112/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/milpitas-ca/trends/) runs **18% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Milpitas, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities. ## What salary do I need to live comfortably in Milpitas, CA? Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models. Minimum to afford average rent $147,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,681/mo. Comfortable income $177,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,681/mo), you need to earn at least **$107,000/year**. Median household income in Milpitas, CA is **$176,822** , about 0% above the comfortable-living threshold. ## Cost of living in Milpitas, CA Overall prices in Milpitas, CA runs above the national average by about 13% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Milpitas, CA's regional price parities. | Category | Monthly estimate | | --- | --- | | Rent (market average) | $3,681 | | Utilities | $916 | | Groceries | $567 | | Transportation | $2,183 | | Healthcare | $1,065 | | Other goods and services | $1,704 | | Estimated total | $10,115/mo | Population 78,216 Median household income $176,822 Census median rent $3,112/mo Census rent burden 24.8% Median age 36.4 Mean commute 26 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. Cost of living Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually. Salary to live comfortably We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. Demographic figures Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release. Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023. Compare ## Nearby cities in California How Milpitas, CA rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Milpitas, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Los Angeles, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/los-angeles-ca/) | $3,102 | -16% | -4.2% | 50 | | [San Diego, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-diego-ca/) | $3,366 | -9% | -4.5% | 36 | | [Anaheim, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/anaheim-ca/) | $2,879 | -22% | +2% | 34 | | [EL Cajon, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/el-cajon-ca/) | $2,268 | -38% | -13.6% | 33 | | [Hayward, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/hayward-ca/) | $2,727 | -26% | -5.3% | 32 | | [San Francisco, CA](https://average-rent.com/city/san-francisco-ca/) | $5,231 | +42% | +7.6% | 32 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Milpitas, CA? The average listed apartment rent in Milpitas, CA is $3,681 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 158 priced apartments in 10 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Milpitas, CA? The median asking rent in Milpitas, CA is $3,530 per month, computed from 158 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $3,681/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Milpitas, CA? The lowest available rent in Milpitas, CA starts at $2,681 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Milpitas, CA? 1-bedroom apartments in Milpitas, CA average $3,432/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,681/mo across 87 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Milpitas, CA? 2-bedroom apartments in Milpitas, CA average $4,010/mo. Units start from $3,197/mo across 66 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Milpitas, CA Track how apartment prices are changing over time. 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