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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at LaSalle Pointe Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $900. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$900
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$1,055
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Lodge at Croasdaile FarmC11BR,1BA$1,078
Willowdaile11SZ1BR,1BA$1,090
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1,118
Bellevue Mill ApartmentsM-S1BR,1BA$1,125
Ashbury Square ApartmentsStudio UpstairsStudio,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Nearby

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.49 price per square foot C1 Model at The Lofts at White Furniture in the in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood starting from $1,916. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the The Willow Model at Arrowhead Apartments starting at $1,560 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Farms 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.
The Lofts at White FurnitureC13BR,2BA$1.49
Arrowhead ApartmentsThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.33
West Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom Classic3BR,1BA$1.41
Patriots PointeCedar1BR,1BA$1.42
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.36
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.49
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1.42
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.29
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Hillsborough, NC

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2.5
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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

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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 The Forest listed at $1,055.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $900 at LaSalle Pointe 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 $1,149 at Crystal Village.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village Apartments and starts from $1,245.

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