
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA from $2,295 (51 Rentals) Page 2 of 2

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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 | $2,899 | $2,150 | $3,932 |
| Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $4,039 | $2,295 | $5,123 |
| Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $5,373 | $2,973 | $7,636 |
| Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,388 | $3,795 | $9,108 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillsborough?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillsborough is under $3,231.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough is Colonial Garden Apartments which is listed at $2,488, while the average apartment in Hillsborough costs $6,465.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsborough?
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 1 regular apartments in Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough?
Cheap apartments in Hillsborough have an average cost of $134 which is $6,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsborough.
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