Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA from $1,700 (43 Rentals)

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116 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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816 Highland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Bellevue
Studio Apartments

Bellevue

1441 Bellevue AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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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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1726 Sequoia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Sequoia Ave

1726 Sequoia AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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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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111 Elm St
1 Bedroom Apartments

111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan 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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Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, CA

Pricing Updated: 02/18/2025

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$4,072$2,2753788

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. Anita Road Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Club ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
Anita Road ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$2,295
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood1BR,1BA$2,320
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325
Arlington302Studio,1BA$2,395
Lakeview Garden1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,425
Ryan Tower1 Bed - 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,429
2010 Trousdale DrGarden 1/11BR,1BA$2,495
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S5Studio,1BA$2,575
Burlingame Towers1x11BR,1BA$2,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA and Nearby

As of February 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $2.95 price per square foot Garden 3/2.5 Model at 2010 Trousdale Dr in the in the Hungtinton Park neighborhood starting from $6,500. 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.
2010 Trousdale DrGarden 3/2.53BR,2.5BA$2.95
Hillside GardensHot Springs2BR,1.5BA$2.95
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 1645 Rollins Rd2BR,1.5BA$3.26
West 5th2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$3.29
26 Blackhawk Ln26 Blackhawk LnStudio ,1BA$3.32
Crown Towers Apartments2x1PINES2BR,1BA$3.59
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.56
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.53
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 22BR,1BA$3.50
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #333

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

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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillsborough?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillsborough is at Country Club Apartments listed at $2,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $2,320 at De Sabla Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is starting from $2,668 at Colonial Garden Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Colonial Garden Apartments and starts from $3,180.

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