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Milpitas, CA

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Easily within reach of Northern California’s best places to work and play.

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Directly on the north side of San Jose, residents of Milpitas apartments have the advantage of a prime position to reach basically everywhere in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley with ease (San Francisco, on the opposite end of the bay, is less than an hour away by car). It’s also home to the Great Mall of the Bay Area, the largest shopping mall in the region, making Milpitas a major shopping destination for folks all over northern California. On the east side, Ed Levin County Park provides an excellent venue for hiking, bicycling, or just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Milpitas, CA is $2,648 for a studio, $2,822 for one bedroom, $3,314 for two bedrooms, and $3,602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milpitas has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,822/month
716 Sq Ft
House
$4,452/month
1,646 Sq Ft
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Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

68

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

John Sinnott Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

714 Students

8
out of 10

Curtner Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

669 Students

8
out of 10

Joseph Weller Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

393 Students

7
out of 10

Marshall Pomeroy Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

608 Students

6
out of 10

Anthony Spangler Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

596 Students

6
out of 10

Thomas Russell Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

795 Students

8
out of 10

Rancho Milpitas Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

660 Students

7
out of 10

Milpitas High

Public

Grades 9-12

3,026 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ed Levin County Park
  • Penitencia Creek County Park
  • Alviso Marina County Park
  • Live Oak Park - Santa Clara
  • Ulistac Natural Area

Military Bases

Airports

  • Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
  • Metro Oakland International

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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 February 2025.