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Hillsborough, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NJ is a Studio unit found at Namotur Apartment Homes in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,710. Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,726. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Namotur Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,710
Dorchester HouseStudio1BR,1BA$1,726
Claremont TowersThe Kensington1BR,1BA$1,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ and Nearby

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $2.19 price per square foot B12 Model at The Hillmont in the in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the $2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan starting at $2,865 with a $2.18 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The HillmontB122BR,2BA$2.19
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.20/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.18
The Franklin at HillsboroughPearl2BR,2BA$2.10
Claremont TowersThe Fairmont2BR,2BA$1.82
Bridgewater Oaks2br 1.5ba2BR,1.5BA$2.35
Summerfields Lofts$2.37/sq.ft. - Summerfields 360-One Bedroom Del...1BR,1BA$2.37
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room1BR,1.5BA$2.38
Village at BridgewaterThe Maple1BR,1BA$2.48
Sunnymeade Run1 Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2.51
South Bridge Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsborough?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,499 to $6,400. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough ranging from $1,850 to $6,749.

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 $1,850 to $6,749 with an average monthly rent of $3,244.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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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.