Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC from $800 (48 Rentals)

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Heritage Apartments
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$1,133 - $1,708
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Heritage Apartments

405 Thomas Burke DrHillsborough, NC 27278
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West Village Apartments
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West Village Apartments

115 Holiday Park RdHillsborough, NC 27278
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Element at Creekside
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$1,164 - $1,349
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Element at Creekside

18 Weather Hill CirDurham, NC 27706
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Avana 55Twelve
$1,323 - $3,859
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Notting Hill
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$1,406 - $2,967
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Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Willowdaile in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $885. The Forest in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $910. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$885
The ForestThe Willow IStudio,1BA$910
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,040
Croasdaile11AD1BR,1BA$1,049
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,092
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1,095
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1,098
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,099
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,140

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.33 price per square foot B2 Model at Cadence at Cates Creek in the in the Kenion Grove neighborhood starting from $1,465. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Ashbury Square Apartments starting at $1,390 with a $1.27 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.
Cadence at Cates CreekB22BR,2BA$1.33
Ashbury Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.34
The Apartments at Midtown 501A11BR,1BA$1.55
West Village Apartments3 bedroom Classic3BR,2BA$1.48
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.24
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1.39
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1.51
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.51

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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 $910.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $885 at Willowdaile.

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 $1,095 at Trinity Properties - Campus Walk.

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 $1,350.

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