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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Hillsborough Studio Apartments | $1,444 | $990 | $1,938 |
| Cheap Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,624 | $769 | $3,523 |
| Cheap Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,029 | $3,153 |
| Cheap Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,898 | $1,360 | $8,453 |
| Cheap Hillsborough 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,650 | $3,650 | $3,650 |
The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at ReNew West Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $769. Willowdaile in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReNew West Durham | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $769 |
| Willowdaile | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $1,010 |
| Croasdaile | 11AD | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Element at Creekside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
| The Forest | The Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,115 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,126 |
As of March 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.36 price per square foot 3AR Model at Heritage Apartments in the in the Kenion Grove neighborhood starting from $1,691. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the C1 Model at The Apartments at Midtown 501 starting at $1,597 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Sayward Drive neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Apartments | 3AR | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| The Apartments at Midtown 501 | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Cadence at Cates Creek | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Booker Creek - Students save up to 10%! | Serenity at Booker Creek | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| West Village Apartments | Three Bedroom Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Element at Creekside | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| MAA Duke Forest | Fawn I | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
| ReNew West Durham | Charleston | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.34 |
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Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hillsborough is at The Lofts at White Furniture listed at $1,245.
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $769 at ReNew West Durham.
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is starting from $1,029 at ReNew West Durham.
The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village Apartments and starts from $1,260.
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