Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Knolls Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,300 (19 Rentals)

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Brickline Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Brickline Flats

303 Baldwin AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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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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243 N. Ellsworth
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

243 N. Ellsworth

243 N Ellsworth AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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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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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

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Knolls Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillsborough Knolls area of Granite Bay, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club priced from $2,075. Oakview has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,205. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Knolls apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,075
OakviewSTUDIOStudio,1BA$2,205
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,245
243 N. Ellsworth1 bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,250
Ryan TowerStudioStudio,1BA$2,599

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Knolls, CA

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Knolls area is the $2.47 price per square foot 21 El Cerrito Ave Model at 21 El Cerrito Ave, Unit 21 in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $4,700. The second greatest value Hillsborough Knolls apartment is the 3 Bedroom Large Model at West 5th starting at $4,467 with a $2.84 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough Knolls apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
21 El Cerrito Ave, Unit 2121 El Cerrito Ave2BR,2.5BA$2.47
West 5th3 Bedroom Large3BR,2BA$2.84
515 N El Camino Real2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.00
111 Elm St2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.50
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.50
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
The Maurice Apartments1x11BR,1BA$3.61
Crown Towers Apartments2091BR,1BA$3.62
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.01
Burlingame TowersNo Vacancy1BR,1BA$3.97

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Knolls Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Knolls?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsborough Knolls is under $2,815.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough Knolls?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough Knolls is Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes which is listed at $2,245, while the average apartment in Hillsborough Knolls costs $7,995.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsborough Knolls?

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 1 regular apartments in Hillsborough Knolls that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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