Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Heights Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,100 (32 Rentals)

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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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816 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Oakview
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakview

3135 Campus DrSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Kiku Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Highland Apartments
Studio Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Terrace Hills
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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128 Lorton Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010

Hillsborough Heights, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide

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. Alta off the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Heights apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$2,045
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,275
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Bellevue Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$2,395
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,400
ArlingtonStudioStudio,1BA$2,500
NorthparkStudio AStudio,1BA$2,648

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Heights, CA

As of April 18, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
718 N Claremont St2 Bedrooms + Family Room2BR,1BA$2.67
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 1645 Rollins Rd2BR,1.5BA$3.26
West 5th2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$3.57
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.44
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.13
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.69
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Hillsborough, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $2,648.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough Heights is Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Hillsborough Heights costs $10,000.

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.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.