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property at 220 AVE 1 Ave

220 AVE 1 Ave

San MateoCA94403
property at 1220 2nd Ave

1220 2nd Ave

San MateoCA94401
property at 1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy St

San MateoCA94403
property at 817 N Humboldt St

817 N Humboldt St

San MateoCA94401

Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, CA

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

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$6,645$2,3152687

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue in the Central San Mateo neighborhood priced from $2,195. De Sabla Apartments in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Alta off the Avenue0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$2,195
De Sabla ApartmentsSkylineStudio,1BA$2,300
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA and Nearby

As of March 25, 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
Burlingame Towers2x22BR,2BA$3.09
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$3.52
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 1645 Rollins Rd2BR,1.5BA$3.26
Crown Towers ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$3.13
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsborough?

There are currently 1359 Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,997 to $9,151. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough ranging from $1,550 to $12,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillsborough ranges from $1,550 to $12,500 with an average monthly rent of $5,321.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillsborough?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillsborough range from $4,350 to $9,151, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $4,200 to $9,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $8,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $7,500.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.