Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (6 Rentals)
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Central Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Hillsboro?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Hillsboro Studio Apartments | $1,694 | $1,507 | $1,869 |
Central Hillsboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,043 | $1,279 | $4,906 |
Central Hillsboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,066 | $1,532 | $4,750 |
Central Hillsboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,456 | $1,763 | $3,048 |
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Cheapest Available Central Hillsboro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Hillsboro area of Portland, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Gateway Commons priced from $1,221. Maple Terrace Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Central Hillsboro apartments for rent in Portland, OR:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI | 1BR,1BA | $1,221 |
Maple Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
Hampshire Downs | Plan J | 1BR,1BA | $1,490 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Hillsboro, OR
As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Hillsboro area is the $1.86 price per square foot 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Central Hillsboro apartment is the TRILLIUM Model at Park Creek Village starting at $1,706 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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24th & Main Apartments | 3 bed, 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.86 |
Park Creek Village | TRILLIUM | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
The Avery at Orenco Station | Alder 1X1L | 1BR,1BA | $2.27 |
Nexus at Orenco Station | Bungalow | 1BR,1BA | $2.64 |
Grove at Orenco Station | Aspen | 1BR,1BA | $2.51 |
Gateway Commons | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom LIHTC 60% MFI | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Hampshire Downs | Plan P - Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
Tessera at Orenco Station | Residence 3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
4th Main | D | Studio ,1BA | $2.90 |
Maple Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.42 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Hillsboro Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Hillsboro?
The cheapest apartment in Central Hillsboro is Gateway Commons which is listed at $1,221, while the average apartment in Central Hillsboro costs $2,379.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central 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 11 regular apartments in Central 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 Central Hillsboro?
Cheap apartments in Central Hillsboro have an average cost of $244 which is $2,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Hillsboro.
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