Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (6 Rentals)

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Sierra West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra West

356 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Montebello
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montebello

220 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123

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150 NE Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

150 NE Jackson St

150 NE Jackson StHillsboro, OR 97124
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Nutmeg Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Nutmeg Apartments

1435 SE Oak StHillsboro, OR 97123
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Learn about Portland and the best places to live with original content written by our Portland, OR Local Expert Chad Deitchley

Central Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Hillsboro area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Commons priced from $1,221. Maple Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,450. Here are the most affordable Central Hillsboro apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1,221
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450
8th Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Hillsboro, OR

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Hillsboro area is the $1.54 price per square foot 819 E Main St Model at 819 E Main St, Unit 4 in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Central Hillsboro apartment is the 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments starting at $2,050 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
819 E Main St, Unit 4819 E Main St2BR,1BA$1.54
24th & Main Apartments3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.86
4th MainC2BR,2BA$2.08
The Avery at Orenco StationAlder 1X1S1BR,1BA$2.24
Park Creek VillageCALYPSO1BR,1BA$2.07
Grove at Orenco StationAspen1BR,1BA$2.26
Hampshire DownsPlan J1BR,1BA$2.12
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1.74
8th Avenue1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.15
Maple Terrace Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.42

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Hillsboro, OR for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Hillsboro Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Hillsboro?

The cheapest apartment in Central Hillsboro is Gateway Commons which is listed at $1,221, while the average apartment in Central Hillsboro costs $2,445.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Hillsboro?

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 11 regular apartments in Central Hillsboro 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 Central Hillsboro?

Cheap apartments in Central Hillsboro have an average cost of $225 which is $2,220 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Hillsboro.

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