
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Hills Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,700 (15 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Hillsborough Hills area of Hillsborough.


2010 Trousdale Dr

Alta off the Avenue

Station 16 Apartments

Arlington
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The Bower

Burlingame Towers

1440 El Camino Real

1225 Laguna Avenue Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
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Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes

1726 Sequoia Ave

Florigrove Apartments

615 Ansel Rd

1312 El Camino Real
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Hillsborough Hills, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Hills Studio Apartments | $2,964 | $2,345 | $3,932 |
| Hillsborough Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,060 | $2,439 | $5,108 |
| Hillsborough Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,232 | $3,200 | $6,351 |
| Hillsborough Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,231 | $5,608 | $9,108 |
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There are currently 15 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillsborough Hills Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA.
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Cheapest Available Hillsborough Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsborough Hills area of Granite Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at Alta off the Avenue priced from $2,550. Arlington has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,675. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Hills apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Arlington | Studio 108 | Studio,1BA | $2,675 |
| Bellevue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $3,200 |
| Hanover Burlingame | S1 | Studio,1BA | $3,231 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Hills, CA
As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Hills area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Lamplighter Apartments in the in the Mills Estates neighborhood starting from $3,650. The second greatest value Hillsborough Hills apartment is the Plan 2D Model at The Bower starting at $5,632 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Bayfront neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamplighter Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $2.81 |
| The Bower | Plan 2D | 2BR,2BA | $4.67 |
| 412 Richmond Dr | Apt. 6 | 2BR,1BA | $4.00 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $5.43 |
| One Adrian | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $5.49 |
| Revery | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $6.06 |
| Arlington | Studio 108 | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
| Bellevue Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.45 |
| Northpark | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $6.33 |
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio ,1BA | $5.10 |
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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 Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsborough Hills is under $5,632.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough Hills is Bellevue Apartments which is listed at $2,995, while the average apartment in Hillsborough Hills costs $7,268.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsborough Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Hillsborough Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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