
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, IA from $500 (51 Rentals)
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EMERALD HILL APARTMENTS

Bel Aire Apartments

MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS

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Welch Hotel Senior Apartments

Caspian Village Apartments

Westland Village

Green Gable Cottages

Orchard Meadows

Park Madison Apartments
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Summer Street Apartments

Riverbend 3306-3500 Steamboat Way

Tama Too Apartments

Hawthorne Townhomes

Stonegate Village Apartments

River Ridge 2301-2325 University Drive

Blaul Lofts

Seville

Sycamore Apartments

Cobblestone Apartments
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Urbane424 Apartments

School House Apartments

Emerald Ct

Nexus TownHomes

1165 S Riverside Dr

Uptown Village Apartments

Riverfront Crossings

630 N 6th St

Fairfield Park II Apartments

Louden Lofts
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Chateau Apartments

607 NE 3rd Ave

407-407 SW 8th St

12149 DMC Hwy 99

Keokuk Family Flats

Tisdale Apartments

703 W 5th St

218 1/2 W 7th St

The Burlington Apartments

Colorado Senior Lofts 55+
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307 S Dodge St

812 SW 9th St

Mediapolis Village

607 IA-1

116 N 5th St

2635 Westwinds Dr

1609 Indiana St

814 Benton Dr

Washington Apartments

1115 S 1st Ave
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Hillsboro, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsboro Studio Apartments | $971 | $695 | $1,200 |
| Hillsboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $918 | $515 | $1,650 |
| Hillsboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,165 | $680 | $1,675 |
| Hillsboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,248 | $695 | $3,300 |
| Hillsboro 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,790 | $1,790 | $1,790 |
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Cheapest Available Hillsboro Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsboro, IA is a Studio unit found at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments in the Oak Ridge neighborhood priced from $695. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $695. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welch Hotel Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $695 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Caspian Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Summer Street Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Green Gable Cottages | Green Gable 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Orchard Meadows | B1 Classic | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| Alice Place West Burlington | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $840 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| Tama Too Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, IA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $1.06 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 202 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,295. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the C1 - 3x3 Model at The Quarters Iowa City starting at $695 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the Fair Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchill Lofts | Churchill Lofts - 202 | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| The Quarters Iowa City | C1 - 3x3 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Westland Village | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS | 3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome | 3BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Alice Place West Burlington | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| School House Apartments | 1 Bedroom and 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Orchard Meadows | B1 Partially Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Blaul Lofts | Blaul Lofts - 205 | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Park Madison Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Bel Aire Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsboro Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillsboro?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillsboro is at Welch Hotel Senior Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment is $750 at Park Madison Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsboro is starting from $695 at Bel Aire Apartments.
What is the most affordable Hillsboro Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Hillsboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS and starts from $870.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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