
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA from $1,400 (39 Rentals)
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Country Club Apartments

Alta off the Avenue

Fourth Circle

De Sabla Apartments

20 Lorton Ave

2010 Trousdale Dr

Park Central

Ambassador Apartments

Royal Pines

Bellevue Apartments

1224 El Camino Real, Unit 4

Creekside
Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsborough Studio Apartments | $2,859 | $2,000 | $3,461 |
Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,495 | $2,300 | $5,370 |
Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,510 | $2,650 | $7,793 |
Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,014 | $2,917 | $7,785 |
Hillsborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,500 | $7,500 | $7,500 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, CA
Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025Current apartment rentals in the Hillsborough, CA area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hillsborough Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Brewer Subdivision | $3,560 | $2,300 | 2972 |
Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood priced from $2,050. Alta off the Avenue in the Central San Mateo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,195. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Country Club Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,050 |
Alta off the Avenue | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $2,195 |
De Sabla Apartments | Edgewood | 1BR,1BA | $2,320 |
Ambassador Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,325 |
Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Arlington | 302 | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Bellevue Apartments | 0 Beds, 1 Baths | Studio,1BA | $2,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA and Nearby
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough 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 apartment is the Hot Springs Model at Hillside Gardens starting at $3,250 with a $2.95 price per square foot in the Western Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough 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 |
Hillside Gardens | Hot Springs | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.95 |
West 5th | 2 Bedroom D | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
Burlingame Towers | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.09 |
2727 Edison | Brentwood | 2BR,2BA | $3.49 |
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 1 | 645 Rollins Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.26 |
239 Elm St | 239 Elm St | 2BR,2BA | $3.53 |
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 | $3.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleHillsborough, CA
Ranked #490
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
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Getting Around Hillsborough, CA
Walk Score®
11 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
15 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
4 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsborough?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsborough is under $2,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough is De Sabla Apartments which is listed at $2,320, while the average apartment in Hillsborough costs $3,560.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsborough?
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 540 regular apartments in Hillsborough 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?
Cheap apartments in Hillsborough have an average cost of $823 which is $2,737 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsborough.
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