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$1,275

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1078 Timbers Dr

HillsboroughNC27278

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Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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100 Regent PlChapel Hill, NC 27514

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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 $925. 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 $970. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$925
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$970
The ForestThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$975
Poplar West Apartments1 bedroom/1 bath1BR,1BA$995
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,019
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1,046
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1,050
Heritage Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,095
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,099
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

As of January 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.20 price per square foot Redbud Model at Patriots Pointe in the in the Kenion Grove neighborhood starting from $1,429. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the B2 Model at Cadence at Cates Creek starting at $1,390 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Kenion Grove 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.
Patriots PointeRedbud2BR,2BA$1.20
Cadence at Cates CreekB22BR,2BA$1.26
Ashbury Square ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.39
Element at CreeksideTwo Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.40
Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%!Serenity at Booker Creek2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.41
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 850 sqft1BR,1BA$1.48
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.49
Heritage Apartments1AR1BR,1BA$1.54
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.52

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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 Carraway Village listed at $1,401.

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 $1,095 at Poplar West Apartments.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Carden Place Apartment Homes and starts from $1,495.

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