Cheap Apartments for Rent near Hillsborough, CA from $2,150 (84 Rentals)

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1757 Nash Dr

San MateoCA94401
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116 Elm St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Elm St

116 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Montara
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Montara

2775 S Delaware StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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1133-1129 Rhinette Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1133-1129 Rhinette Ave

1133-1129 Rhinette AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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816 Highland Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

816 Highland Ave

816 Highland AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Kiku Crossing
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kiku Crossing

480 E 4th AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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227 Elm St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

227 Elm St

227 Elm StSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Highland Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Highland Apartments

115 Highland AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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130-132 Dartmouth Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

130-132 Dartmouth Rd

130-132 Dartmouth RdSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1726 Sequoia Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1726 Sequoia Ave

1726 Sequoia AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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1950 Ivy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1950 Ivy St

1950 Ivy StSan Mateo, CA 94403
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Gateway Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gateway Apartments

438 N El Camino RealSan Mateo, CA 94401

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Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hillsborough, CA area range in price from $1,945 to $7,427 with an overall median price of $4,224. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hillsborough Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brewer Subdivision$4,224$1,94560

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Club in the Central San Mateo neighborhood priced from $2,205. Fourth Circle in the Central San Mateo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,425. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,205
Fourth CircleStudioStudio,1BA$2,425
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,750
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S2 AffordableStudio,1BA$3,183
1249-1265 Oak Grove Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$3,250
West 5th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3,281
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,417
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/03/2026)1BR,1BA$3,450
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd1BR,1BA$3,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA and Nearby

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $4.93 price per square foot Plan 3AR Model at Metropolitan in the in the Central San Mateo neighborhood starting from $7,031. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the Fully Updated 2Bed/1Bath Model at Park Laurel Apartments starting at $4,200 with a $4.67 price per square foot in the Central San Mateo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
MetropolitanPlan 3AR3BR,2BA$4.93
Park Laurel ApartmentsFully Updated 2Bed/1Bath2BR,1BA$4.67
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd1BR,1BA$3.97
400 Studio Cir, Unit 4400 Studio Cir2BR,1BA$4.00
Two Clark Drive ApartmentsTOP-FLOOR 1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$4.81
888 San Mateo Apartments1xD (AVAIL 10/03/2026)1BR,1BA$4.44
RYAN TOWER1x11BR,1BA$5.21
2727 EdisonHawthorne1BR,1BA$5.28
West 5th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$4.75
Fourth CircleStudioStudio ,1BA$4.85

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Hillsborough, CA

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Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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2.5
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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 $3,495.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough?

The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough is Two Clark Drive Apartments which is listed at $2,750, while the average apartment in Hillsborough costs $4,224.

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 3 regular apartments in Hillsborough that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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