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Rental Market Trends in Milpitas, CA

What is the average rent in Milpitas, CA?

$2,936/month

Average Rent

716 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Milpitas, CA is $2,936 per month. This is 81% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/month, making Milpitas one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Milpitas, you can expect to pay about $2,730 per month for a studio, $2,936 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,503 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,902 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,730/month
570 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,936/month
716 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,503/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,902/month
1,244 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,013/month
1,409 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,710/month
2,047 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,988/month
1,566 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Milpitas, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $72 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Milpitas, CA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Milpitas, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
93% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Milpitas?

Based on current rent prices, Midtown Milpitas and Starlite Pines" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Milpitas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Milpitas
$3,137/month
740 Sq Ft
Starlite Pines
$3,213/month
768 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Milpitas?

Based on current rent prices, Starlite Pines and Midtown Milpitas" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Milpitas.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Starlite Pines
$3,213/month
768 Sq Ft
Midtown Milpitas
$3,137/month
740 Sq Ft

Which Milpitas neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Milpitas with the most apartments available are Midtown Milpitas and Starlite Pines" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Midtown Milpitas
$3,137/month
740 Sq Ft
Starlite Pines
$3,213/month
768 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Milpitas is $2,936, you’ll want to make about $9,786 per month or $117,432 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.

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Apartment Averages

Midtown Milpitas

Milpitas, CA

Starlite Pines

Milpitas, CA

Studio
$2,772/month
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One Bedroom
$3,094/month
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Two Bedroom
$3,656/month
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Three Bedroom
$4,111/month
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Apartment communities in Milpitas we think you'll love

308 Sango

308 Sango

308 Sango Ct,
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$1,982 - $3,465

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Parc West

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950 S Main St,
Milpitas, CA 95035

$2,550

1 Bed

The Crossing at Montague

The Crossing at Montague

755 E Capitol Ave,
Milpitas, CA 95035

$2,625 - $4,095

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Anton Aspire

Anton Aspire

730-750 E Capitol Ave,
Milpitas, CA 95035

$2,866 - $5,049

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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