4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Milpitas, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Milpitas, California as of July 2026. That's +35% higher than the citywide median of $3,676 and +96% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Milpitas
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Milpitas
Compare Milpitas's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,823 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $2,001 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 9 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 10 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 11 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 12 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 13 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 14 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 15 | Florence-Graham | $2,296 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Coto de Caza | $6,130 |
| 10 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 11 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 12 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 13 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 14 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 15 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Milpitas.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Milpitas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara, CA | 8.7 mi | $5,180 | +$230 (+5%) |
| Fremont, CA | 10.2 mi | $5,110 | +$160 (+3%) |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 11.5 mi | $5,633 | +$683 (+14%) |
| Newark, CA | 12.1 mi | $4,200 | $-750 (-15%) |
| Campbell, CA | 12.9 mi | $4,760 | $-190 (-4%) |
| Mountain View, CA | 14.8 mi | $5,413 | +$463 (+9%) |
| Union City, CA | 15.1 mi | $4,350 | $-600 (-12%) |
| San Jose, CA | 16.5 mi | $4,772 | $-178 (-4%) |
| Los Gatos, CA | 16.6 mi | $5,090 | +$140 (+3%) |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 17 mi | $4,090 | $-860 (-17%) |
| Cupertino, CA | 17.4 mi | $6,370 | +$1,420 (+29%) |
| Saratoga, CA | 17.6 mi | $5,430 | +$480 (+10%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Milpitas — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Milpitas?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Milpitas, California is $4,950 per month. This is +35% higher than the citywide median of $3,676.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Milpitas?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $198,000 ($16,500/month gross), which works out to roughly $95.19/hour at a full-time job.
Is Milpitas expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Milpitas's 4+ bedroom median of $4,950 is +96% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Milpitas rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 384 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Milpitas ranks #313 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Milpitas?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Newark ($4,200), Campbell ($4,760), Union City ($4,350).