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Average Rent in Milpitas, CA

12 apartment buildings, 227 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$4,184/mo

median $3,873

+1.6% vs last month

Cheapest

$2,665/mo

eaves San Jose

Properties

12

tracked daily

Units

227

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 12 properties in Milpitas, CA.

Timeframe

Average rent trend, last 3 months

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$3,986
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Milpitas, CA $3,650$3,800$3,950$4,100 Jun 25Jul 16Aug 6Aug 27Sep 17

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Milpitas, CA Rent Prices

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Milpitas, CA neighborhoods

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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

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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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