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Average Rent in Milpitas, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 12 apartment communities in Milpitas, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$4,295/mo
▲ +5.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,535/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
12
tracked daily
Units Listed
229
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Milpitas, CA
44 listed units across 8 buildings in Milpitas, CA dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $132/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Terrace | Unit 14 | $4,381 | $3,230 | $1,151 |
| River Terrace | Unit 15 | $4,493 | $3,390 | $1,103 |
| River Terrace | Unit 11 | $3,669 | $3,022 | $647 |
| River Terrace | Unit 12 | $3,598 | $3,322 | $276 |
| River Terrace | Unit 10 | $3,473 | $3,293 | $180 |
| The Carlyle | Unit 2X2, Da Vinci | $4,950 | $4,775 | $175 |
| Eleanor | Unit 5, B1 | $4,164 | $3,993 | $171 |
| River Terrace | Unit 3 | $3,467 | $3,346 | $121 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Milpitas, CA
Compare average rent across Milpitas, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara 95054 | $4,607 | ▲ $854 | $2,870 | 6 | 151 |
| Alviso | $3,954 | ▲ $82 | $3,348 | 1 | 28 |
| Milpitas 95035 | $3,637 | ▼ $213 | $2,915 | 4 | 34 |
| San Jose 95132 | $3,346 | - | $2,535 | 1 | 16 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Milpitas, CA?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Milpitas, CA is $4,295 per month across 12 apartment communities and 229 available units. Rents have increased $216 (5.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is eaves San Jose starting at $2,535/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $4,880/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,537/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,051/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,843/mo.
Prices range from $2,535 to $13,370 per month. The most common price point is the $3,400 range, where 39 units are currently listed.
Milpitas, CA Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $3,746 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $3,785 | +$39 | 12 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Milpitas, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Milpitas, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| eaves San Jose | $2,535/mo | $3,346/mo | 16 | 4.3 |
| Passero | $2,870/mo | $3,498/mo | 34 | 4.6 |
| Mill Creek Apartments | $2,915/mo | $3,623/mo | 18 | 4.2 |
| River Terrace | $3,022/mo | $3,700/mo | 20 | 3.3 |
| Eleanor | $3,236/mo | $3,650/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Vista 99 Apartments | $3,348/mo | $3,954/mo | 28 | 3.6 |
| Capitol 650 | $3,399/mo | $3,678/mo | 9 | 3.8 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$172,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $4,295/mo.
Comfortable income
$206,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,535/mo), you need to earn at least $101,000/year.
Cost of living in Milpitas, CA
We only have live rent data for Milpitas, CA so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $4,295 |
| Estimated total | $4,295/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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