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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 Crystal Village in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $969. LaSalle Pointe Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$999
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,045
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$1,065
Willowdaile11SZ1BR,1BA$1,090
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1,099
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$1,099
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 850 sqft1BR,1BA$1,105
Bellevue Mill ApartmentsM-S1BR,1BA$1,125
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$1,155

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Nearby

As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath 1,137 Square Feet Model at Creekside Landing in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,316. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the Essex Model at Notting Hill starting at $1,432 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South 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.
Creekside Landing2 Bed/2 Bath 1,137 Square Feet2BR,2BA$1.16
Notting HillEssex2BR,2BA$1.28
Pinewood StationB1-Renovated2BR,1BA$1.37
Poplar West Apartments2 bedroom/1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.37
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1.42
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.42
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1.50
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.54

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Hillsborough, NC

Ranked #18

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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • 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 The Forest listed at $1,155.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $969 at Crystal Village.

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 $1,099 at West Village Apartments.

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 $1,295.

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