Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Knolls Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,700 (51 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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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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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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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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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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515 N El Camino Real
2 Bedroom Apartments

515 N El Camino Real

515 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401
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111 Elm St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

111 Elm St

111 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1005 Burlingame
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1005 Burlingame

1005 BurlingameBurlingame, CA 94010
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1500 Newlands Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1500 Newlands Ave

1500 Newlands AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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Bellevue
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bellevue

1441 Bellevue AveBurlingame, CA 94010

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Hillsborough Knolls, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide

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 $2,095. Alta off the Avenue has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Knolls apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio,1BA$2,550
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$2,575
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,750
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$2,825
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3,195
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ftStudio,1BA$3,445
888 San Mateo Apartments2xJ (AVAIL 7/16/2026)2BR,2BA$3,950
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 3B3BR,2BA$4,026

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Knolls, CA

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Knolls area is the $3.81 price per square foot 2xJ (AVAIL 7/16/2026) Model at 888 San Mateo Apartments in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,950. The second greatest value Hillsborough Knolls apartment is the 106 Model at Crown Towers Apartments starting at $3,195 with a $3.36 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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.
888 San Mateo Apartments2xJ (AVAIL 7/16/2026)2BR,2BA$3.81
Crown Towers Apartments1062BR,1BA$3.36
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 3B3BR,2BA$4.39
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
Ambassador Apartments1x11BR,1BA$4.06
Two50 DowntownStudio 540 sq ftStudio ,1BA$6.38
Alta off the AvenueStudio BStudio ,1BA$5.10
Country ClubStudioStudio ,1BA$5.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Knolls Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillsborough Knolls?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Knolls Apartment is $2,575 at Ambassador Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough Knolls is starting from $3,195 at Crown Towers Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Knolls Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ambassador Apartments and starts from $3,275.

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