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630 N 6th St
Studio Apartments

630 N 6th St

630 N 6th StBurlington, IA 52601

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Chateau Apartments
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Chateau Apartments

114 26th StFort Madison, IA 52627
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2 Bedroom Apartments

Tisdale Apartments

232 E 4th StOttumwa, IA 52501
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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 Mediapolis Village priced from $565. Bel Aire Apartments in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $745. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Mediapolis VillageUnit 592BR,1BA$565
Bel Aire Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$745
Westland Village1x11BR,1BA$750
Summer Street ApartmentsApartment 9Studio,1BA$750
Green Gable CottagesGreen Gable - Memorial Park Rd1BR,1BA$750
The Burlington Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$795
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$799
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$800
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$820
Stonegate Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, IA and Nearby

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $0.99 price per square foot Churchill Lofts - 313 Model at Churchill Lofts in the in the Ginger Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the Unit 81 Model at Fairfield Estates starting at $1,057 with a $0.84 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 - 3133BR,1BA$0.99
Fairfield EstatesUnit 814BR,2BA$0.84
The Quarters Iowa CityC1 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.59
Mediapolis VillageUnit 414BR,2BA$0.96
Washington ApartmentsThe Harmon2BR,1BA$1.09
MAPLE PLACE APARTMENTS3 Bed 1 Bath Townhome3BR,1BA$0.87
Colorado Senior Lofts 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
Blaul LoftsBlaul Lofts - 3121BR,1BA$0.98
Orchard Lane ApartmentsB1 Partially Renovated2BR,1BA$1.08
Louden LoftsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.00

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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 Summer Street Apartments listed at $750.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsboro Apartment is $750 at Green Gable Cottages.

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 $565 at Mediapolis Village.

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 $820.

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Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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You’ve scrolled through countless listings, walked through a blur of rentals, and finally found what feels like the one. The pictures? Fantastic. The neighborhood seems just right.