Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $725 (30 Rentals)

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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
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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5th Ave Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

5th Ave Apartments

450 SE 5th AveHillsboro, 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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Park Creek Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Creek Village

2065 SE 44th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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1374CEDA
2 Bedroom Apartments

1374CEDA

1374 SE Cedar StHillsboro, OR 97123
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Gateway Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Commons

181 SE 18th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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Walnut Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Walnut Apartments

1049 SE Walnut StHillsboro, OR 97123

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Downtown Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

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 $1,162. Meadowlark Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. Here are the most affordable Downtown Hillsboro apartments for rent in Hillsboro, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,162
Meadowlark Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1,299
Isabelle Terrace1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
Walnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,445
Belmar Commons1 BR/1BA 751sq ft1BR,1BA$1,459
Park Creek VillageGERANIUM2BR,1BA$1,570
Maple Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,575
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,671
8th Avenue2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,695

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Hillsboro, OR

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Hillsboro area is the $1.95 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Isabelle Terrace in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Hillsboro apartment is the Two-Bedroom Model at Gateway Commons starting at $1,671 with a $1.75 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Isabelle Terrace3BR/2.0BA3BR,2BA$1.95
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Park Creek VillageGERANIUM2BR,1BA$1.82
8th Avenue2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.05
Walnut Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.81
2660 NE Parkwood St2660 NE Parkwood St2BR,1BA$1.99
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.50
Maple Terrace Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.06
Belmar Commons1 BR/1BA 751sq ft1BR,1BA$1.94
Meadowlark Apartments1X11BR,1BA$1.79

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Hillsboro Apartments

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 $1,162, while the average apartment in Downtown Hillsboro costs $1,700.

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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Hillsboro that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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