
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (32 Rentals)
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Isabelle Terrace

160 SE Washington St

Gateway Commons

Tarkington Square Apartments

Amberwood Apartments

4th Main

Belmar Commons
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Jackson School Village

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337 NW Bailey Ave, Unit 337

1041 NW Connell Ave

24th & Main Apartments

Sierra West

Montebello

150 NE Jackson St

Pinewood Village Apartments
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Nutmeg Apartments

182 NE Jackson

Sunset Gardens Apartments

8th Avenue

Treya's Terrace Apartments

508 SE Walnut St

Park Creek Village

Maple Terrace Apartments
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Lincoln Street Apartments

1374CEDA

Talisman Apartments-215-177S

349 NE 3rd Ave

Hillsboro Court

Cedar Court Apartments CCA-9

163 NE Lincoln Ct

511 NE Lincoln St
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Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Hillsboro?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Hillsboro Studio Apartments | $1,467 | $1,150 | $1,600 |
| Downtown Hillsboro 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,420 | $1,122 | $1,725 |
| Downtown Hillsboro 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $1,344 | $2,050 |
| Downtown Hillsboro 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $1,658 | $6,009 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Hillsboro Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Hillsboro area of Hillsboro, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at City Center Apartments priced from $1,122. Isabelle Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hillsboro apartments for rent in Hillsboro, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Center Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,122 |
| Isabelle Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Gateway Commons | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,348 |
| Belmar Commons | 1 BR/1BA 751sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| 1374CEDA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Maple Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,575 |
| Park Creek Village | GERANIUM | 2BR,1BA | $1,577 |
| 4th Main | D | Studio,1BA | $1,600 |
| 24th & Main Apartments | 3 bed, 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1,950 |
| Jackson School Village | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2,319 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hillsboro, OR
As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hillsboro area is the $2.03 price per square foot C1 Model at Jackson School Village in the in the Northwest Hillsboro neighborhood starting from $2,319. The second greatest value Downtown Hillsboro apartment is the 3 bed, 2 bath Model at 24th & Main Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Oakhurst South neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson School Village | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| 24th & Main Apartments | 3 bed, 2 bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Park Creek Village | GERANIUM | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| City Center Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Maple Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| Belmar Commons | 1 BR/1BA 751sq ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Gateway Commons | One-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| 1374CEDA | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.31 |
| 4th Main | D | Studio ,1BA | $2.65 |
| Isabelle Terrace | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.53 |
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Best Local Schools in Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hillsboro Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Hillsboro?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Hillsboro is under $2,319.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Hillsboro?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Hillsboro is City Center Apartments which is listed at $1,122, while the average apartment in Downtown Hillsboro costs $2,120.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 14 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Hillsboro?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Hillsboro have an average cost of $591 which is $1,529 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Hillsboro.
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