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630 N 6th St
Studio Apartments

630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601

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Bel Aire Apartments

301 Bel Aire CtBurlington, IA 52601
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Hillsboro, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsboro Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsboro, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at 510 Wapello St S priced from $595. Park Madison Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
510 Wapello St SUnit 672BR,1BA$595
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$700
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$760
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$820
Urbane424 ApartmentsS3 - Studio / 1 BathStudio,1BA$825
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, IA and Nearby

As of June 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $0.89 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 316 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the The Harmon Model at Washington Apartments starting at $1,043 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Churchill LoftsChurchill Lofts - 3162BR,1BA$0.89
Washington ApartmentsThe Harmon2BR,1BA$1.09
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$0.87
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3121BR,1BA$0.98
School House Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.89
Orchard Lane Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$0.96
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00
Park Madison Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$0.93
Tisdale Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
510 Wapello St SUnit 382BR,1BA$0.95

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Getting Around Hillsboro, IA

Walk Score®

3 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 Urbane424 Apartments listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment is $700 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 $641 at 510 Wapello St S.

What is the most affordable Hillsboro Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsboro Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 510 Wapello St S and starts from $799.

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