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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent

 

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

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$885
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$885
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,075
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1,078
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1,089
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7401BR,1BA$1,100
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1,150
Bellevue Mill ApartmentsM-S1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

As of September 17, 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 2 Beds, 2 baths Model at Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm starting at $1,650 with a $1.47 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
Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm2 Beds, 2 baths2BR,2BA$1.47
Pinewood Station Apartments and TownhomesB3-Renovated-Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.49
Chapel TowerDuke2BR,1.5BA$1.31
Patriots PointeCedar1BR,1BA$1.40
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.36
Avana 55TwelveA21BR,1BA$1.27
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.38
MAA Duke ForestFawn I1BR,1BA$1.47
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.49

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Hillsborough, NC

Ranked #18

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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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 $885.

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 $1,150 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 $1,260.

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