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Rents in Millbrae are $88 above the San Mateo County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Highly Recommended · 100+ reviews
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188 Google reviews, 4.8★
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20+ years in business
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Serves Millbrae · office in San Francisco
1700 Montgomery St Ste 108, San Francisco, CA 94111
BanCal Properties is a San Francisco company that has managed apartment buildings, rental properties and HOAs since 1978, mainly in San Francisco and also in Peninsula and East Bay cities.
In their words: “As a San Francisco property management company, our commitment to rental property owners starts with a handshake and a promise to improve every day, since 1978.”
Review summary: Tenants often describe responsive, professional staff and maintenance issues fixed quickly.
Serves Millbrae · office in Burlingame
851 Burlway Rd #705, Burlingame, CA 94010
Five Star Property Management is a Burlingame company managing single-family homes, condos and apartment buildings on the Peninsula and in San Francisco, including San Mateo, Millbrae, San Bruno, Foster City and Redwood City.
In their words: “Five Star Property Management is a firm that specializes in long-term property management in San Mateo.”
Review summary: Owners and tenants often describe a knowledgeable, responsive and professional team.
Serves Millbrae · office in Redwood City
303 Twin Dolphin Dr Ste 600, Redwood City, CA 94065
SOWN Realty Group is a Redwood City company managing single-family homes, multi-family and commercial property and HOAs on the Peninsula, including San Mateo, Foster City, San Carlos, Palo Alto and Burlingame, and it also handles sales.
In their words: “We screen tenants meticulously to find responsible occupants who will treat your property like their own.”
Review summary: Renters often mention clear tour instructions, quick responses and helpful, professional staff.
Serves Millbrae · office in San Mateo
311 S Ellsworth Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401
Andrew Guglielmi - SC Properties is a San Mateo realtor and property manager handling homes, condos and small apartment buildings on the Peninsula, from Burlingame to Menlo Park, plus industrial condo leasing and sales.
In their words: “I don't charge for residential renewals — after year one the lease simply goes month-to-month at no extra charge.”
Review summary: Tenants consistently describe an accessible, responsive manager who keeps buildings well maintained.
Serves Millbrae · office in San Bruno
723 Camino Plaza #233, San Bruno, CA 94066
Rockaway Residential Management is a San Bruno company that manages and leases single-family homes, condos and small multi-family properties in northern San Mateo County, including Daly City, Pacifica, Millbrae, Burlingame and Foster City.
In their words: “We offer a full range of accounting and financial services, including monthly and annual reporting.”
Review summary: Owners, tenants and vendors often describe a friendly, detail-oriented team that responds quickly.
Serves Millbrae · office in Burlingame
330 Primrose Rd #512, Burlingame, CA 94010
Sharevest Property Management is a Burlingame company in property management and real estate since 1963, managing single-family homes and commercial properties in San Francisco and San Mateo County cities such as San Mateo, Redwood City and Belmont.
In their words: “At Sharevest Property Management, we have been in the San Francisco property management and real estate business since 1963 and have served more than 6,000 families.”
Serves Millbrae · office in San Mateo
1650 S Amphlett Blvd #223, San Mateo, CA 94402
Earth Real Estate & Property Management is a San Mateo company, operating since 2005, that manages single-family homes, condos, townhomes, ADUs, multi-family and commercial property in San Mateo County and San Francisco.
In their words: “Our leasing guarantee states that if a tenant does not fulfill at least 9 months of a lease term, we will find you a new tenant for free.”
Review summary: Most tenants describe patient, helpful and communicative staff and a smooth process from tour to lease.
Serves Millbrae · office in Burlingame
19 Park Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
CPM - Cambridge Property Management was founded over 30 years ago and manages rental homes, personal residences and second homes in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City and Burlingame.
In their words: “We manage over 80 properties/doors.”
Serves Millbrae · office in San Francisco
36 Monterey Blvd suite A, San Francisco, CA 94131
M Properties is a San Francisco company managing single-family and other rental homes in San Francisco, Daly City, Millbrae and Burlingame.
Review summary: Tenants often describe a kind, honest and responsive property manager who stays in touch.
Serves Millbrae · office in San Bruno
715 El Camino Real Unit 212, San Bruno, CA 94066
Boardwalk Investments is a San Bruno business started in 1991 that manages houses and apartments in San Francisco and northern San Mateo County, including Daly City, South San Francisco, Millbrae and Burlingame.
In their words: “It is a very satisfying experience to put people into a new home and to make sure things are properly maintained.”
1001 Broadway #102, Millbrae, CA 94030
Cashflow Management is a Millbrae company that manages residential and commercial rental property for owners on the Peninsula, finding tenants and keeping properties maintained.
In their words: “If leasing is no longer suitable, we are also equipped to assist with selling the property.”
Serves Millbrae · office in San Francisco
2305 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
Consolidated Property Management is a San Francisco company that has specialized in property management since 1983, handling residential homes and commercial spaces in San Francisco and northern San Mateo County.
In their words: “Consolidated Property Management has specialized in property management since 1983.”
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Rents in Millbrae are $88 above the San Mateo County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 9 of the last 12 months: +$615 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Millbrae's typical asking rent is $88 (2.2%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Millbrae is number 7 of 12 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): East Palo Alto, Half Moon Bay. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in January, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 6 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrae | $4,081 | +17.7% | 12 |
| Burlingame | $4,119 | +13.7% | 9 |
| San Bruno | $3,346 | +10.1% | 3 |
| South San Francisco | $4,141 | +19.2% | 3 |
| Pacifica | $3,594 | +9.3% | 1 |
| San Mateo | $3,968 | +10.8% | 7 |
| Daly City | $3,046 | +11.4% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 12 property management companies in Millbrae, San Mateo County. We matched a current California real estate license for 8 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Millbrae is $4,081 (September 2026); +17.7% over the past year and +33.1% over five years. About 39.2% of homes in Millbrae are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.9% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 12 property management companies in Millbrae, CA: 1 with an office in the city and 11 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address. 8 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Millbrae was $4,081 a month in September 2026, +17.7% on a year earlier.
Over the 6 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in January, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. License Confirmed companies get a small boost. No company can pay for its position.
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