
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC (40 Rentals)


Cadence at Cates Creek

Patriots Pointe

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The Belmont

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Carraway Village

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Notting Hill

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm
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The Forest

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Lofts at Lakeview

Terrazzo Durham

Chapel Hill North

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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsborough Studio Apartments | $1,530 | $885 | $2,278 |
Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $915 | $4,257 |
Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,851 | $1,010 | $5,936 |
Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $1,295 | $9,400 |
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Largest Available Hillsborough and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillsborough, NC is found at Lofts at Lakeview in the Downtown Durham neighborhood and is 1,038 square feet priced from $1,795. Carraway Village in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,007 square feet and currently listed start at $2,243. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Hillsborough:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
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Lofts at Lakeview | A14 | 1,038 Sq Ft | $1,795 |
Carraway Village | 2.A4- Tower | 1,007 Sq Ft | $2,243 |
Chapel Hill North | THA1 | 980 Sq Ft | $1,359 |
Lodge at Croasdaile Farm | CD1 | 952 Sq Ft | $1,521 |
Solano at Chapel Hill | A4 | 932 Sq Ft | $1,645 |
Patriots Pointe | Cedar | 910 Sq Ft | $1,134 |
Carden Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 850 sqft | 850 Sq Ft | $1,105 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 850 Sq Ft | $1,160 |
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 840 Sq Ft | $1,350 |
Heights Lasalle | A4 | 819 Sq Ft | $1,575 |
Cheapest Available Hillsborough and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Hillsborough, NC is the Emerald Model starting from $969 at Crystal Village in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillsborough 1 Bedroom is the The Brightleaf 700 Model at LaSalle Pointe Apartments starting at $999 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Hillsborough is currently $1,572. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Hillsborough:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Crystal Village | Emerald | $969 |
LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | $999 |
Chapel View | The Franklin | $1,045 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | $1,065 |
Willowdaile | 11Z | $1,090 |
ReNew West Durham | Augusta | $1,099 |
Carden Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 850 sqft | $1,105 |
Bellevue Mill Apartments | M-S | $1,125 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | $1,160 |
Heritage Apartments | 1A | $1,165 |
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Getting Around Hillsborough, NC
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
33 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- 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 Crystal Village listed at $969.
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is $1,572.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillsborough is a 1,038 square feet unit starting from $1,795 at Lofts at Lakeview.
What is the average size for Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Hillsborough is currently 0 sq ft.
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