
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Heights Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,300 (32 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in the Hillsborough Heights area of Hillsborough.


Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes

Royal Pines

Alta off the Avenue

Colonial Garden Apartments

103 N Eldorado St

Fourth Circle

De Sabla Apartments
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Hillsborough Heights, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsborough Heights Studio Apartments | $2,740 | $2,045 | $3,464 |
Hillsborough Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $1,345 | $5,640 |
Hillsborough Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,607 | $2,765 | $6,595 |
Hillsborough Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,024 | $3,170 | $6,963 |
Hillsborough Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillsborough Heights Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hillsborough Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsborough Heights area of Granite Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes priced from $2,045. Royal Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,185. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Heights apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,045 |
Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,185 |
Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,225 |
1950 Ivy St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,275 |
De Sabla Apartments | Skyline | Studio,1BA | $2,300 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Ivy Circle | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,400 |
Bellevue Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $2,495 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Heights, CA
As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Heights area is the $3.26 price per square foot Single Family House Model at 2801 Hillside Dr in the in the San Mateo Park neighborhood starting from $7,500. The second greatest value Hillsborough Heights apartment is the 2 Bedrooms + Family Room Model at 718 N Claremont St starting at $3,200 with a $2.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough Heights apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2801 Hillside Dr | Single Family House | 4BR,3BA | $3.26 |
718 N Claremont St | 2 Bedrooms + Family Room | 2BR,1BA | $2.67 |
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 1 | 645 Rollins Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.26 |
West 5th | 2 Bedroom A | 2BR,1BA | $3.60 |
111 Elm St | 2 bed 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.44 |
Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.56 |
One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.53 |
Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
241 Myrtle Rd, Unit E | 241 Myrtle Rd | 1BR,1BA | $3.31 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.67 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsborough Heights is under $2,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough Heights is Royal Pines which is listed at $2,185, while the average apartment in Hillsborough Heights costs $7,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsborough Heights?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 4 regular apartments in Hillsborough Heights that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hillsborough Heights?
Cheap apartments in Hillsborough Heights have an average cost of $2,007 which is $5,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsborough Heights.
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