Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Hillsboro Neighborhood of Hillsboro, OR from $700 (34 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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8th Avenue
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

8th Avenue

547 SE 8th AveHillsboro, OR 97123
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1374CEDA
2 Bedroom Apartments

1374CEDA

1374 SE Cedar StHillsboro, OR 97123
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349 NE 3rd Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

349 NE 3rd Ave

349 NE 3rd AveHillsboro, OR 97124

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Northwest Hillsboro, Hillsboro, OR Local Guide

Cheapest Available Northwest Hillsboro Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Hillsboro area of Portland, 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 Northwest Hillsboro apartments for rent in Portland, OR:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,122
Isabelle Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Quatama CrossingOnyx1BR,1BA$1,330
Hampshire DownsPlan D1BR,1BA$1,440
West Main At The Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,495
Belmar Commons1 BR/1BA 751sq ft1BR,1BA$1,500
4th MainB1BR,1BA$1,545
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,614
Lincoln Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,799

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Hillsboro, OR

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Hillsboro area is the $1.52 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Lincoln Street Apartments in the in the Oakhurst South neighborhood starting from $1,799. The second greatest value Northwest 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 Northwest Hillsboro apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lincoln Street Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.52
24th & Main Apartments3 bed, 2 bath3BR,2BA$1.77
Jackson School VillageB12BR,2BA$2.02
Gateway CommonsTwo-Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.69
2660 NE Parkwood St, Unit C2660 NE Parkwood St2BR,1BA$1.99
City Center Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.45
Belmar Commons1 BR/1BA 751sq ft1BR,1BA$2.00
Quatama CrossingOpal1BR,1BA$2.00
West Main At The Park1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.41
Isabelle Terrace0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.53

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Hillsboro Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Hillsboro?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Hillsboro is under $1,799.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Hillsboro?

The cheapest apartment in Northwest Hillsboro is City Center Apartments which is listed at $1,122, while the average apartment in Northwest Hillsboro costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 29 regular apartments in Northwest 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 Northwest Hillsboro?

Cheap apartments in Northwest Hillsboro have an average cost of $762 which is $1,238 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northwest Hillsboro.

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