
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA (599 Rentals)


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Revery

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One Adrian

Colonial Garden Apartments

Two50 Downtown

De Sabla Apartments

Station 16 Apartments

Alta off the Avenue

Northpark

Ryan Tower
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West 5th

2727 Edison

Arlington

One Three Four Elm Apartments

Ambassador Apartments

Hillside Gardens

The Bower

Azara San Mateo

2010 Trousdale Dr

Station Park Green
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The Maurice Apartments

Casa Baywood

Burlingame Towers

Crown Towers Apartments

888 San Mateo Apartments

Oakview

Metropolitan

Lakeview Garden

Royal Pines

Fiesta Apartments
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Ivy Circle

623 Ansel road

Park Laurel Apartments

Two Clark Drive Apartments

The Lark

337 S Fremont St

15 S Broadway

710 Laurel Ave

1 Adrian Ct

1 Adrian Ct

920 Bayswater Ave

710 Laurel Ave

1650 S Delaware St

337 S Fremont St

65 W 5th Ave

1507 Carol Ave

216 Anita Rd

50 N San Mateo Dr

La Casa Harmosa

134 North Ellsworth
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Studio Apartments | $2,858 | $1,660 | $4,046 |
| Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,836 | $1,800 | $6,780 |
| Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,058 | $2,857 | $7,526 |
| Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,352 | $3,795 | $8,966 |
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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 1,049 square feet priced from $4,316. Station Park Green in the Western Hills neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 945 square feet and currently listed start at $3,989. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillsborough:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Adrian | A11 | 1,049 Sq Ft | $4,316 |
| Station Park Green | Oak + Den | 945 Sq Ft | $3,989 |
| Hanover Burlingame | A13 | 898 Sq Ft | $4,201 |
| Monterey Garden | 1x1 | 897 Sq Ft | $3,999 |
| Metropolitan | Plan 1CR | 891 Sq Ft | $4,246 |
| Revery | A4 | 860 Sq Ft | $4,327 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 1x1 Huntington AVAIL 04/11/2026 | 840 Sq Ft | $3,350 |
| Two50 Downtown | 1x1 830 sq ft | 830 Sq Ft | $4,295 |
| Station 16 Apartments | Residence A8 | 823 Sq Ft | $3,805 |
| Anson | A1 | 814 Sq Ft | $3,783 |
Cheapest Available Hillsborough and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of February 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillsborough, CA is the 209 Model starting from $2,595 at Crown Towers Apartments in the Western Hills neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillsborough 1 Bedroom is the 1 bed 1 Bath Model at 243 N. Ellsworth starting at $2,595 in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillsborough is currently $3,836. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillsborough:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Crown Towers Apartments | 209 | $2,595 |
| 243 N. Ellsworth | 1 bed 1 Bath | $2,595 |
| Colonial Garden Apartments | Plan 1 | $2,608 |
| Burlingame Towers | No Vacancy | $2,700 |
| Two Clark Drive Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom | $2,750 |
| One Three Four Elm Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | $2,815 |
| The Maurice Apartments | No Vacancy | $2,850 |
| 2727 Edison | Rosewood Unrenovated | $2,872 |
| Ryan Tower | 1 Bed - 1 Bath | $2,955 |
| 888 San Mateo Apartments | 1x1 Huntington AVAIL 04/11/2026 | $3,350 |
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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 Crown Towers Apartments listed at $2,595.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is $3,836.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillsborough is a 1,049 square feet unit starting from $4,316 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 770 sq ft.
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