
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ from $1,400 (15 Rentals)
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806 Eves Dr

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Hillsborough Gardens

Dorchester House
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Hillsborough, NJ 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 | $2,142 | $1,710 | $2,435 |
Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,527 | $1,475 | $5,324 |
Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $1,711 | $6,400 |
Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,973 | $3,680 | $4,445 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, NJ
Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025Current apartment rentals in the Hillsborough, NJ 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:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Parkside At Mountain View | $3,000 | $1,775 | 23 |
Roycebrook Meadows | $4,345 | $1,500 | 30 |
Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,603. Namotur Apartment Homes in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,710. 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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Dorchester House | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,603 |
Namotur Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,710 |
The Cobalt | S-1 | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
South Bridge Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Brookside | Franklin Reserve | 1BR,1BA | $2,021 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ and Nearby
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $2.36 price per square foot B11 Model at The Hillmont in the in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood starting from $3,630. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting at $2,895 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Somerville 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 Hillmont | B11 | 2BR,2BA | $2.36 |
Stone Bridge at Raritan | $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den | 2BR,2BA | $2.20 |
Somerville Parc | The Ember | 2BR,2BA | $2.58 |
Claremont Towers | The Fairmont | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Bridgewater Oaks | 2br 1.5ba | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.35 |
Summerfields Lofts | $2.37/sq.ft. - Summerfields 360-One Bedroom Del... | 1BR,1BA | $2.37 |
Brookhaven Lofts | 1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room | 1BR,1.5BA | $2.38 |
Village at Bridgewater | The Maple | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
Sunnymeade Run | 1 Bedroom Corner | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
South Bridge Gardens | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.53 |
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Getting Around Hillsborough, NJ
Walk Score®
29 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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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 Namotur Apartment Homes listed at $1,710.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $1,603 at Dorchester House.
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 $2,100 at Claremont Towers.
What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Avalon Somerville Station and starts from $3,680.
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