Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC from $800 (29 Rentals)

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421 Faucette Mill Rd., Unit B

421 Faucette Mill Rd.
Hillsborough, NC 27278
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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NC is a 4 Beds unit found at Chapel Ridge in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood priced from $859. ReNew West Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chapel Ridge4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED4BR,4BA$859
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$919
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$950
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Arthur1BR,1BA$995
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,034
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1,059
Willowdaile11SZ1BR,1BA$1,120
Bellevue Mill ApartmentsM-S1BR,1BA$1,125
Arrowhead ApartmentsThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,140
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,197

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.22 price per square foot Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Ashbury Square Apartments in the in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood starting from $1,335. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the Serenity at Booker Creek Model at Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! starting at $1,535 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Marena Place 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.
Ashbury Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.22
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Patriots PointeCedar1BR,1BA$1.45
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.48
Heritage Apartments1AR 1BR,1BA$1.47
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1.59
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1.61
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Gold2BR,1BA$1.58
LYV Chapel HillA11BR,1BA$1.51

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsborough, NC

Ranked #22

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Hillsborough, NC

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

33 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 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 The Forest listed at $950.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $919 at ReNew West Durham.

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 $1,220 at West Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village Apartments and starts from $1,385.

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