Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Heights Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,700 (34 Rentals)

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property at 42 Mission Dr

$2,750

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Mission Dr

San MateoCA94402

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116 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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816 Highland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Kiku Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Highland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Park Central
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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128 Lorton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
property at 6 Seville Way

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Seville Way

San MateoCA94402
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Terrace Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

433 Turner Terrace

433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Florigrove Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Florigrove Apartments

1419-1421 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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615 Ansel Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Ansel Rd

615 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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1312 El Camino Real
1 Bedroom Apartments

1312 El Camino Real

1312 El Camino RealBurlingame, CA 94010
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Hillsborough Heights, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsborough Heights area of Granite Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club priced from $2,095. Two Clark Drive Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Heights apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,750
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$2,825
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2,900
1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3,250
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,315
Ambassador Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3,495
Two50 DowntownStudio 550 sq ftStudio,1BA$3,895
The BowerPlan 1C1BR,1BA$4,741
AnsonA21BR,1BA$4,927

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Heights, CA

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Heights area is the $4.36 price per square foot 2C Model at Azara in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $5,566. The second greatest value Hillsborough Heights apartment is the 2x2 Model at Ambassador Apartments starting at $3,495 with a $3.57 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Azara2C2BR,2BA$4.36
Ambassador Apartments2x22BR,2BA$3.57
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
AnsonA21BR,1BA$6.21
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
The BowerPlan 1C1BR,1BA$6.47
Alta off the AvenueOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$4.04
1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$5.28
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$6.38
Country ClubStudioStudio ,1BA$5.99

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Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Heights Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillsborough Heights?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillsborough Heights is at Country Club listed at $2,095.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Heights Apartment is $2,750 at Two Clark Drive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillsborough Heights Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough Heights is starting from $3,495 at Ambassador Apartments.

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