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property at 5776 NW 181st Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000

Total Monthly Price$1,000
4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 18
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5776 NW 181st Ave

PortlandOR97229

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property at 7471 SE Kinnaman St
$1,399

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Base Rent$1,399

Total Monthly Price$1,399
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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7471 SE Kinnaman St, Unit Lower

7471 SE Kinnaman St
HillsboroOR97123
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property at 384 NW Dennis Ave
$1,550

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Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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384 NW Dennis Ave

HillsboroOR97124

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsboro, OR

Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hillsboro, OR area range in price from $1,122 to $4,637 with an overall median price of $1,850. The three Hillsboro neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Hillsboro at $1,712, Downtown Hillsboro at $1,745, and Orenco Station at $1,756. 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$1,712$1,16223
Downtown Hillsboro$1,745$1,16216
Orenco Station$1,756$1,150171
Tanasbourne$1,860$1,122613
Southeast Hillsboro$1,875$1,150566

Cheapest Available Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsboro, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Sunset View in the Northwest Portland neighborhood priced from $995. Brentwood Oaks in the Northwest Portland neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,072. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsboro apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sunset View1/11BR,1BA$995
Brentwood OaksOne-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,072
WyndhavenOne Bedroom -11BR,1BA$1,122
Q1 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath (B)2BR,2BA$1,150
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,162

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, OR

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsboro area is the $1.41 price per square foot Three-Bedroom Model at Merlo Station in the in the Northwest Portland neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hillsboro apartment is the Two Bedroom - Two Bath Model at Suzann Plaza Apartments starting at $1,644 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Triple Creek 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.
Merlo StationThree-Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.41
Suzann Plaza ApartmentsTwo Bedroom - Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.61
Hanover2x22BR,2BA$1.59
Parker Apartments2 x 12BR,1BA$1.68
The Patrician Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Aloha Crest2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.69
Q1 ApartmentsTwo Bedroom/Two Bath (B)2BR,2BA$1.44
The Valley Woods Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.60
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.50
Sunset View1/11BR,1BA$1.34

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Hillsboro, OR
Population: 108,389

Ranked #282

in US Census Population by City

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Hillsboro, OR

Ranked #5

Among cities in Oregon for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsboro

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsboro?

There are currently 312 Apartments for Rent in Hillsboro, OR with pricing that ranges from $640 to $5,864. There are also 202 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsboro ranging from $700 to $8,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillsboro?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillsboro ranges from $700 to $8,100 with an average monthly rent of $2,530.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hillsboro?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hillsboro range from $1,595 to $4,637, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,695 to $3,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $850 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,145.

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