Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, OR from $600 (62 Rentals)

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Landmark at Tanasbourne
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$1,392 - $1,982
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$1,367 - $1,957
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$1,392 - $1,982
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Landmark at Tanasbourne

3120 NW John Olsen AveHillsboro, OR 97124
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Lark
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$1,400 - $2,859
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$1,376 - $2,835
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$1,400 - $2,859
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Lark

8775 NE Wilkins StHillsboro, OR 97006
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Sierra West
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra West

356 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Montebello
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Montebello

220 SE 12th AveHillsboro, OR 97123

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150 NE Jackson St
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150 NE Jackson St

150 NE Jackson StHillsboro, OR 97124
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Nutmeg Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Nutmeg Apartments

1435 SE Oak StHillsboro, OR 97123
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8th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8th Avenue

547 SE 8th AveHillsboro, OR 97123

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Cambridge Crossing Apartments
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$1,325 - $2,010
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$1,260 - $1,945
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$1,325 - $2,010
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Cambridge Crossing Apartments

915 SW 163rd AveBeaverton, OR 97006
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Reedville Commons
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$1,399 - $1,737
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$1,399 - $1,737
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Reedville Commons

18505-18545 SW Stubblefield WayAloha, OR 97006
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Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsboro, OR

Pricing Updated: 02/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hillsboro, OR area range in price from $1,115 to $6,387 with an overall median price of $2,412. The three Hillsboro neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Hillsboro at $1,122, Downtown Hillsboro at $1,122, and Orenco Station at $1,115. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hillsboro Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Hillsboro$2,084$1,12272
Downtown Hillsboro$2,096$1,12238
Orenco Station$2,200$1,115302
Tanasbourne$2,796$1,115775
Southeast Hillsboro$2,888$1,37572

Cheapest Available Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsboro, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at City Center Apartments in the Oakhurst South neighborhood priced from $1,122. Wyndhaven in the Northwest Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,122. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,122
WyndhavenOne Bedroom -11BR,1BA$1,122
Bethany Meadows1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,150
Arbor Creek ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bath - Renovated1BR,1BA$1,230
Briarcreek ApartmentsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,249
Westridge MeadowsOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
Baseline 158A1Studio,1BA$1,295
VectorStudio / One Bath / s2Studio,1BA$1,297
Commons at Hawthorn Village ApartmentsFremont1BR,1BA$1,299
Villa Capri East1 Bedroom, 1Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, OR

As of February 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $1.58 price per square foot 3BR/1.5BA Model at Cedar Court Apartments CCA-9 in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the Three-Bedroom Model at Merlo Station starting at $1,831 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Northwest Portland neighborhood. 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.
Cedar Court Apartments CCA-93BR/1.5BA3BR,1.5BA$1.58
Merlo StationThree-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Creekside at Tanasbourne Apartments2 Bed - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Suzann Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.61
4th MainN1BR,1BA$1.69
Amber Court Apartments2 bedroom 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.55
Blanton Commons2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.45
WyndhavenOne Bedroom - 21BR,1BA$1.71

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Hillsboro Overview

"Hillsboro, Oregon is a thriving city with a vibrant, active lifestyle. While often called the ""Silicon Forest"" because it is home to several technology companies, Hillsboro also has endless opportunities to explore the great outdoors, and the dining and craft beer scenes are booming. "

Why live in Hillsboro, OR?

"Just outside the hustle and bustle of Portland, apartments in Hillsboro allow residents to enjoy big-city amenities while also partaking in the abundant outdoor opportunities of slightly more suburban living. Whether it's hiking, biking, climbing, extreme snow sports, or water sports, Hillsboro truly has something for everyone. There is also a lengthy list of craft breweries and new eateries to satisfy even the pickiest palates, and there are ample day or weekend trip opportunities for when you feel like getting away. The weather is mild and the economy is thriving, making it ideal for everyone from young professionals to families. "

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Hillsboro, OR

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2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Hillsboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsboro is under $1,299.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsboro?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsboro is City Center Apartments which is listed at $1,122, while the average apartment in Hillsboro costs $2,412.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsboro?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 196 regular apartments in Hillsboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hillsboro?

Cheap apartments in Hillsboro have an average cost of $328 which is $2,084 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsboro.

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