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Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 18, 2025

There are currently 41 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Hillsborough, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $2,245 to $5,078. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Hillsborough with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Brewer Subdivision41$3,944$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 $4,465. The Bower in the Bayfront neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 903 square feet and currently listed start at $5,074. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
One AdrianA111,099 Sq Ft$4,465
The BowerPlan 1E903 Sq Ft$5,074
Hanover BurlingameA13898 Sq Ft$4,179
Two50 Downtown1x1 875 sq ft875 Sq Ft$4,195
MODE ApartmentsE825 Sq Ft$4,052
One Three Four Elm Apartments805 Sq Ft$2,815
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom800 Sq Ft$2,750
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/10/2025)777 Sq Ft$3,295
Azara San Mateo1x1 1A773 Sq Ft$3,975
Station Park GreenElm727 Sq Ft$3,419

Cheapest Available Hillsborough and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 18, 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 $3,855. 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
Ivy Circle1 Bed 1 Bath$2,400
Ambassador Apartments1x1$2,425
Terrace HillsONE BEDROOM, 2nd FLOOR$2,625
Crown Towers Apartments207$2,695
Hillside GardensCastle Peak$2,700
One Three Four Elm Apartments1 Bedroom$2,715
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom$2,750

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Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #175

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $3,855.

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 $4,465 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 500 sq ft.

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