
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillsborough Knolls Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA from $1,300 (52 Rentals)
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329 N Ellsworth Ave

Country Club

Royal Pines

Alta off the Avenue

128 Dartmouth Rd

Ambassador Apartments

Colonial Garden Apartments

Two Clark Drive Apartments

888 San Mateo Apartments
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Oakview

Burlingame Towers

One Three Four Elm Apartments

Ryan Tower

De Sabla Apartments

Arlington

Park Laurel Apartments

The Maurice Apartments

710 Laurel Ave, Unit SI FL2-ID1148

Two50 Downtown
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623 Ansel road

Bellevue Apartments

Crown Towers Apartments

1405 Oak Grove Ave, Unit 106

1405 Oak Grove Ave

Brickline Flats

116 Elm St

816 Highland Ave

Kiku Crossing

227 Elm St
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Highland Apartments

Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

Gateway Apartments

Park Central

Glendora Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

Park Royal Apartments

Terrace Hills

433 Turner Terrace
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Florigrove Apartments

615 Ansel Rd

100 Dartmouth Rd

200 Elm St

Village At Burlingame

515 N El Camino Real

Anita Road Apartments

111 Elm St

1005 Burlingame

1500 Newlands Ave
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Hillsborough Knolls, Granite Bay, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough Knolls?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Knolls Studio Apartments | $2,706 | $1,995 | $3,547 |
| Hillsborough Knolls 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,139 | $2,550 | $4,300 |
| Hillsborough Knolls 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,793 | $3,225 | $8,290 |
| Hillsborough Knolls 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,616 | $3,795 | $5,360 |
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There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillsborough Knolls Neighborhood of Hillsborough, CA.
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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. Royal Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,550. Here are the most affordable Hillsborough Knolls apartments for rent in Granite Bay, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Club | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,095 |
| Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2,550 |
| Alta off the Avenue | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $2,550 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,594 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,750 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | JR-1 (A) AVAIL 05/27 +08/10/2026 | Studio,1BA | $2,750 |
| Ryan Tower | Studio | Studio,1BA | $2,825 |
| Oakview | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $2,825 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site | 1BR,1BA | $2,850 |
| Two50 Downtown | Studio 480 sq ft | Studio,1BA | $2,945 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough Knolls, CA
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough Knolls area is the $2.86 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Ambassador Apartments in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $3,275. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambassador Apartments | 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $2.86 |
| Crown Towers Apartments | 106 | 2BR,1BA | $3.36 |
| De Sabla Apartments | Fioli | 2BR,1BA | $4.72 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.44 |
| Oakview | 1x1C | 1BR,1BA | $3.58 |
| 623 Ansel road | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.93 |
| Royal Pines | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.40 |
| Park Laurel Apartments | Partial 1 Bed/1 Bath Laundry On Site | 1BR,1BA | $4.07 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | JR-1 (A) AVAIL 05/27 +08/10/2026 | Studio ,1BA | $4.50 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | 1BR,1BA | $4.85 |
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Best Local Schools in Hillsborough Knolls, Hillsborough, CA
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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 $2,550 at Royal Pines.
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.
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