Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA from $1,400 (39 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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1726 Sequoia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Sequoia Ave

1726 Sequoia 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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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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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
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Park Royal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/20/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brewer Subdivision$3,560$2,3002972

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood1BR,1BA$2,320
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Royal Pines1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,350
Arlington302Studio,1BA$2,395
Bellevue Apartments0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2801 Hillside DrSingle Family House4BR,3BA$3.26
Hillside GardensHot Springs2BR,1.5BA$2.95
West 5th2 Bedroom D2BR,2BA$3.09
Burlingame Towers2x22BR,2BA$3.09
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$3.49
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 1645 Rollins Rd2BR,1.5BA$3.26
239 Elm St239 Elm St2BR,2BA$3.53
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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #490

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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

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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