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Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsboro, OR

Pricing Updated: 05/16/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Hillsboro, OR area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hillsboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Orenco Station$2,431$830160
Downtown Hillsboro$2,445$82068
Tanasbourne$2,797$1,233297
Southeast Hillsboro$3,417$1,495151

Cheapest Available Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsboro, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunset View Apartment Homes in the Northwest Portland neighborhood priced from $1,139. Gateway Commons in the Oakhurst South neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,221. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset View Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,139
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1,221
Merlo StationTwo-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,235
Brentwood Oaks1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,249
Briarcreek1 Bedroom/1 Bath -1BR,1BA$1,279

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, OR

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $1.52 price per square foot Three-Bedroom Model at Merlo Station in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,725. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Amber Lantern Apartments-ALT-1668A starting at $1,795 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland 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.
Merlo StationThree-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.52
Amber Lantern Apartments-ALT-1668A3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.63
Quatama Village Apartments2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.63
Stillwater Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.80
Amber Court Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.68
Blanton Commons Apartments in Beaverton, OR2x22BR,2BA$1.82
Somerset West2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.81
Aloha Crest2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.71
Sunset View Apartment Homes1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Gateway Commons1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI1BR,1BA$1.74

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsboro?

There are currently 301 Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, OR with pricing that ranges from $820 to $7,440. There are also 94 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsboro ranging from $1,300 to $6,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillsboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillsboro ranges from $1,300 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,056.

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