Cheap Apartments for Rent near Hillsborough, CA from $1,700 (52 Rentals)

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property at 6 Seville Way

$2,600

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$2,600

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$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Seville Way, Unit 303

6 Seville Way
San MateoCA94402

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property at 42 Mission Dr

$2,750

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$2,750

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$2,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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42 Mission Dr

San MateoCA94402

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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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Park Central
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Park Central

724 Laurel AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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1113 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1113 Haddon Dr

1113 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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1109 Haddon Dr
1 Bedroom Apartments

1109 Haddon Dr

1109 Haddon DrSan Mateo, CA 94402
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128 Lorton Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

128 Lorton Ave

128 Lorton AveBurlingame, CA 94010
property at 6 Seville Way

$2,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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6 Seville Way

San MateoCA94402
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Terrace Hills
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Hills

619 N San Mateo DrSan Mateo, CA 94401
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433 Turner Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

433 Turner Terrace

433 Turner TerSan Mateo, CA 94401
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960 Palm
1 Bedroom Apartments

960 Palm

960 Palm AveSan Mateo, CA 94401
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Florigrove Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Florigrove Apartments

1419-1421 Oak Grove AveBurlingame, CA 94010
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615 Ansel Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

615 Ansel Rd

615 Ansel RdBurlingame, CA 94010
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Hillsborough, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/15/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brewer Subdivision$6,677$2,15046

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 $2,095. Two Clark Drive Apartments in the Central San Mateo neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country ClubStudioStudio,1BA$2,095
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$2,750
ArlingtonStudio 03Studio,1BA$2,795
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$2,825
Northpark1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$3,137
Station 16 ApartmentsResidence S2 AffordableStudio,1BA$3,183
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd1BR,1BA$3,295
Station Park GreenFir1BR,1BA$3,867
Two50 DowntownStudio 550 sq ftStudio,1BA$3,895
ReveryA31BR,1BA$3,952

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, CA and Nearby

As of July 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $4.44 price per square foot 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Model at Flores Manor Apartments in the in the Western Hills neighborhood starting from $6,000. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the 2C Model at Azara starting at $5,560 with a $4.36 price per square foot in the Western Hills 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.
Flores Manor Apartments3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms3BR,2BA$4.44
Azara2C2BR,2BA$4.36
2727 EdisonBrentwood2BR,2BA$4.48
Glendora ApartmentsGlendora 1x1wd1BR,1BA$3.74
Hanover BurlingameA81BR,1BA$5.96
Two Clark Drive Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$3.44
Oakview1x1C1BR,1BA$3.58
Station Park GreenFir1BR,1BA$5.42
Northpark1 Bedroom C1BR,1BA$5.19
Country ClubStudioStudio ,1BA$5.99

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsborough, CA

Ranked #143

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hillsborough?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillsborough is at Country Club listed at $2,095.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $2,750 at Two Clark Drive Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is starting from $4,527 at Station 16 Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Station 16 Apartments and starts from $5,170.

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