
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC from $800 (27 Rentals)
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Bellevue Mill Apartments

West Village Apartments

Pinewood Station

Cadence at Cates Creek

535 Harper Rd

Willowdaile

The Lofts at White Furniture

ReNew West Durham

The Forest

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Ashbury Square Apartments

Arrowhead Apartments

Carden Place Apartment Homes

LaSalle Pointe Apartments

MAA Duke Forest

LYV Chapel Hill

Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

Carraway Village

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

Notting Hill

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

2202 S Efland-Cedar Grove Rd

904 Olin Rd
Hillsborough, NC 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 | $1,648 | $885 | $2,806 |
Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,540 | $869 | $3,484 |
Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,836 | $1,075 | $6,168 |
Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,387 | $1,294 | $9,500 |
Hillsborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $859 | $859 | $859 |
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Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 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 $899. 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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Chapel Ridge | 4 BEDROOM, 4 BATH - RENOVATED | 4BR,4BA | $859 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
Willowdaile | 11SZ | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
Bellevue Mill Apartments | M-S | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
West Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Arrowhead Apartments | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,140 |
LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
MAA Duke Forest | Fawn I | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
The Lofts at White Furniture | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,218 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Nearby
As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.63 price per square foot Rosemary w/ Basement Model at The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village in the in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood starting from $2,736. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft Model at Carden Place Apartment Homes starting at $1,405 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Farms 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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The Townhomes at Chapel Watch Village | Rosemary w/ Basement | 2BR,3.5BA | $1.63 |
Carden Place Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,066 sqft | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
LYV Chapel Hill | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.38 |
Pinewood Station | B1-Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.52 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Patriots Pointe | Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
MAA Duke Forest | Fawn I | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
West Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Gold | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
2.5Pet 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 Lofts at White Furniture listed at $1,218.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $899 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 $1,135 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 $1,310.
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