Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, IA from $500 (36 Rentals)

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Hillsboro, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsboro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsboro, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Tisdale Apartments priced from $650. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$650
Bel Aire Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$695
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$810
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, IA and Nearby

As of May 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $1.28 price per square foot 510 Layne Drive Model at Nexus TownHomes in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,275. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Orchards & Woodlands starting at $1,100 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nexus TownHomes510 Layne Drive2BR,1BA$1.28
Orchards & Woodlands2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.21
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 12BR,1BA$1.00
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.29

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Getting Around Hillsboro, IA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsboro Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment is $695 at Bel Aire Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsboro is starting from $650 at Tisdale Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillsboro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Louden Lofts and starts from $845.

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