Average Rent in Milpitas, CA
12 apartment buildings, 227 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$2,665/mo
eaves San Jose
Properties
12
tracked daily
Units
227
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Milpitas, CA.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Milpitas, CA Rent Prices
All 12 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
eaves San Jose
1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA
Passero
2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Mill Creek Apartments
440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
Capitol 650
650 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
Estancia at Santa Clara Apartments
1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Vista 99 Apartments
99 Vista Montaña, San Jose, CA 95134, USA
River Terrace
730 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | eaves San Jose 1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA | $2,665 | $3,138 | $3.59/ft² | 4.3 (389) | 30 |
| 2 | Passero 2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA | $2,877 | $3,401 | $6.37/ft² | 4.6 (155) | 24 |
| 3 | Mill Creek Apartments 440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA | $2,916 | $3,447 | $3.95/ft² | 4.2 (506) | 20 |
| 4 | Capitol 650 650 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA | $3,101 | $3,300 | $4.25/ft² | 3.8 (283) | 8 |
| 5 | Estancia at Santa Clara Apartments 1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA | $3,225 | $3,627 | $3.99/ft² | 4.1 (397) | 17 |
| 6 | Vista 99 Apartments 99 Vista Montaña, San Jose, CA 95134, USA | $3,255 | $3,974 | $4.06/ft² | 3.6 (347) | 22 |
| 7 | River Terrace 730 Agnew Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA | $3,293 | $3,923 | $4.17/ft² | 3.3 (162) | 9 |
Rent & Price History by Building
eaves San Jose
4.3 (389)1895 N Capitol Ave, San Jose, CA 95132, USA
Passero
4.6 (155)2230 Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Mill Creek Apartments
4.2 (506)440 Dixon Landing Rd, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
Capitol 650
3.8 (283)650 E Capitol Ave, Milpitas, CA 95035, USA
Estancia at Santa Clara Apartments
4.1 (397)1650 Hope Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA
Vista 99 Apartments
3.6 (347)99 Vista Montaña, San Jose, CA 95134, USA
By Area
Milpitas, CA neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 4 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Milpitas, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Milpitas, CA is $4,184 per month, based on 227 units across 12 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,665 at eaves San Jose to $12,500 at The Clara.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $5,006/mo | $2,665/mo | 92 |
| 1 Bed | $3,338/mo | $2,729/mo | 68 |
| 2 Bed | $3,851/mo | $3,167/mo | 63 |
| 3 Bed | $4,938/mo | $4,255/mo | 4 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Milpitas, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Milpitas, CA averages $3,338/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,851/mo. At the local median household income of $176,822, that works out to 28% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
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 runs 34% 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
$167,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,184/mo.
Comfortable income
$201,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,665/mo), you need to earn at least $107,000/year.
Median household income in Milpitas, CA is $176,822 , about 12% below 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) | $4,184 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,618/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
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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.
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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 | $3,094 | -26% | -1.2% | 51 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,422 | -18% | -2.6% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,870 | -31% | -0.4% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,544 | -39% | +0.7% | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,264 | -46% | -0.6% | 24 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,352 | -44% | +0.3% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Milpitas, CA?
The average rent in Milpitas, CA is $4,184 per month, based on 227 units across 12 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Milpitas, CA?
The median asking rent in Milpitas, CA is $3,873 per month, computed from 227 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $4,184/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 $2,665 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Milpitas, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Milpitas, CA average $3,338/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,729/mo across 68 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Milpitas, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Milpitas, CA average $3,851/mo. Units start from $3,167/mo across 63 units currently listed.
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