Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC from $800 (44 Rentals)

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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 Willowdaile in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $880. 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 $965. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willowdaile111BR,1BA$880
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$965
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
ReNew West DurhamCharleston2BR,1BA$974
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1,070
Patriots PointeRedbud2BR,2BA$1,081
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1,095
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1,100
Lodge at Croasdaile FarmC11BR,1BA$1,104
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1,168

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Nearby

As of November 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.33 price per square foot The Willow Model at Arrowhead Apartments in the in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood starting from $1,560. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the B2 Model at Avana 55Twelve starting at $1,621 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham 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.
Arrowhead ApartmentsThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.33
Avana 55TwelveB22BR,2BA$1.56
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Heritage Apartments2AR2BR,2BA$1.30
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.39
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1.48
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1.40
Lodge at Croasdaile FarmC11BR,1BA$1.48
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1.57
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Hillsborough, NC

Ranked #19

Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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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  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 Carraway Village listed at $1,451.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $880 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 $974 at ReNew West Durham.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willowdaile and starts from $1,415.

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