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Rental Market Trends in Mill Valley, CA

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Mill Valley, CA is $3,021/month.

Rent in Mill Valley is 82% higher than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.

$3,021/month

Average Rent

667 Sq Ft

Average Size

+8.1%

Change / Year

17

Available Apartments

Mill Valley rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Mill Valley average $2,395 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Mill Valley average $3,021 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Mill Valley average $3,328 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Mill Valley average $4,971 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,395/month
400 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,021/month
667 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,328/month
921 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,971/month
1,289 Sq Ft
View Mill Valley Apartments

How much has average rent changed in Mill Valley, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 8.1%, which averages out to $246 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Mill Valley, CA

September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Mill Valley, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Mill Valley, CA?

Because the average rent in Mill Valley is $3,021, you’ll want to make about $10,070 per month or $120,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Mill Valley, CA

17 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Mill Valley, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Mill Valley, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Compare Rent Trends Nearby

Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Corte Madera

    Corte Madera

    Avg Rent: $2,955/month

  • Larkspur

    Larkspur

    Avg Rent: $3,938/month

  • Kentfield

    Kentfield

    Avg Rent: $1,928/month

  • Greenbrae

    Greenbrae

    Avg Rent: $2,284/month

  • Sausalito

    Sausalito

    Avg Rent: $2,564/month

Apartment Communities in Mill Valley We Think You'll Love

Eagle Rock Apartments

Eagle Rock Apartments

1052 Redwood Hwy,
Mill Valley, CA 94941

Studio - 1 Bed | $2,200 - $2,800

Strawberry Shores

Strawberry Shores

111 Seminary Dr,
Mill Valley, CA 94941

1-2 Beds | $2,800 - $3,575

2 Molino Ave

2 Molino Ave

2 Molino Ave,
Mill Valley, CA 94941

3 Beds | $21,835

292 Bell Ln

292 Bell Ln

292 Bell Ln,
Mill Valley, CA 94941

6 Beds | $13,959

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Mill Valley?

The average rent in Mill Valley is $3,021 per month, which is 81.6% higher than the national average of $1,664.

Are rents going up or down in Mill Valley?

Rents in Mill Valley, CA are increasing, with prices up 8.1% year-over-year and $246 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Mill Valley?

In Mill Valley, CA, 77% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Mill Valley Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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