Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Heights Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,700 (59 Rentals)

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$2,750

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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

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Park Royal Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Royal Apartments

651 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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100 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Dartmouth Rd

100 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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Village At Burlingame
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Village At Burlingame

150 Park RdBurlingame, 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. Colonial Garden Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,488. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Heights apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$2,488
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio,1BA$2,550
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,575
ArlingtonStudio 03Studio,1BA$2,725
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,750
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$2,825
De Sabla ApartmentsMilagra1BR,1BA$3,175
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,345
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ftStudio,1BA$3,445

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Heights, CA

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Heights area is the $3.45 price per square foot 645 Rollins Rd Model at 645 Rollins Rd, Unit 2 in the in the North Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,625. The second greatest value Hillsborough Heights apartment is the Plan 1AR Model at Metropolitan starting at $4,479 with a $5.34 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.
645 Rollins Rd, Unit 2645 Rollins Rd2BR,1.5BA$3.45
MetropolitanPlan 1AR1BR,1BA$5.34
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 08/11/2026)1BR,1BA$4.44
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A1BR,1BA$5.24
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.06
De Sabla ApartmentsMilagra1BR,1BA$5.47
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 11BR,1BA$4.65
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio ,1BA$5.10

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Hillsborough Heights, Hillsborough, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $2,488 at Colonial Garden 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 $3,895 at 888 San Mateo Apartments.

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