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Average Rent in Milpitas, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in Milpitas, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,719/mo
▼ 4.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,600/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
143
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →12 cuts and 12 increases among 44 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Vista 99 Apartments
↓ $100/mo
Cut of 3.0% · Unit 4310
- Mill Creek Apartments
↓ $45/mo
Cut of 1.5% · Unit J307
- eaves San Jose
↑ $15/mo
Increase of 0.5% · Unit CA010-00Q-1823
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 | $4,059 | ▼ $183 | $3,157 | 4 | 46 |
| Alviso | $4,022 | ▼ $72 | $3,244 | 1 | 19 |
| Milpitas 95035 | $3,578 | ▼ $7 | $2,871 | 3 | 51 |
| San Jose 95132 | $3,193 | ▲ $75 | $2,600 | 1 | 27 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Milpitas, CA?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Milpitas, CA is $3,719 per month across 9 apartment communities and 143 available units. Rents have decreased $190 (4.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is eaves San Jose starting at $2,600/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,600/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $3,411/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,991/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $4,801/mo.
Prices range from $2,600 to $6,090 per month. The most common price point is the $3,200 range, where 35 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 | $3,751 | +$5 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $3,898 | +$147 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $3,970 | +$72 | 12 |
| October 2026 | $3,885 | -$85 | 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 | $2,600/mo | $3,193/mo | 27 | 4.3 |
| Mill Creek Apartments | $2,871/mo | $3,247/mo | 24 | 4.2 |
| Estancia at Santa Clara Apartments | $3,157/mo | $3,567/mo | 14 | 4.1 |
| Vista 99 Apartments | $3,244/mo | $4,022/mo | 19 | 3.6 |
| River Terrace | $3,286/mo | $3,905/mo | 11 | 3.3 |
| Eleanor | $3,328/mo | $3,937/mo | 16 | 3.8 |
| Capitol 650 | $3,405/mo | $3,777/mo | 11 | 3.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Milpitas, CA
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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
$149,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,719/mo.
Comfortable income
$179,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,600/mo), you need to earn at least $104,000/year.
Median household income in Milpitas, CA is $176,822 , about 1% 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) | $3,719 |
| Utilities | $916 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $2,183 |
| Healthcare | $1,065 |
| Other goods and services | $1,704 |
| Estimated total | $10,153/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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