1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA (543 Rentals)

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Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: June 27, 2025

There are currently 31 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Hillsborough, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,245 to $9,999. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Hillsborough with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Brewer Subdivision31$2,995$2,245

Largest Available Hillsborough and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillsborough, CA is found at One Adrian in the Mills Estates neighborhood and is 1,099 square feet priced from $4,540. Hanover Burlingame has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 993 square feet and currently listed start at $4,230. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
One AdrianA111,099 Sq Ft$4,540
Hanover BurlingameA14993 Sq Ft$4,230
The BowerPlan 1E903 Sq Ft$4,075
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath900 Sq Ft$2,600
Two50 Downtown1x1 875 sq ft875 Sq Ft$4,195
Station Park GreenGingko831 Sq Ft$3,669
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence A8823 Sq Ft$4,055
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA815 Sq Ft$2,695
Bellevue1 Beds, 1 Baths815 Sq Ft$3,295
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,645

Cheapest Available Hillsborough and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillsborough, CA is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $2,245 at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes in the Burlingame Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillsborough 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at 1950 Ivy St starting at $2,275 in the Western Hills neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillsborough is currently $3,489. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes1 Bedroom$2,245
1950 Ivy St1 Bedroom$2,275
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,325
Fiesta ApartmentsONE BEDROOM.211$2,450
The Lamplighter Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$2,500
Colonial Garden ApartmentsPlan 1$2,535
Northpark1 Bedroom A$2,670
Bellevue Apartments1BR/1.0BA$2,695
De Sabla ApartmentsEdgewood$2,720
615 Ansel RdAnsel$2,750

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Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #433

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Hillsborough, CA

Walk Score®

11 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

15 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

4 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hillsborough with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Hillsborough is at Villa Tuscany Apartment Homes listed at $2,245.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is $3,489.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillsborough is a 1,099 square feet unit starting from $4,540 at One Adrian.

What is the average size for Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hillsborough is currently 400 sq ft.

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