Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC from $900 (56 Rentals)

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Heritage Apartments
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$1,157 - $1,670
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 10

Heritage Apartments

405 Thomas Burke DrHillsborough, NC 27278
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West Village Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West Village Apartments

115 Holiday Park RdHillsborough, NC 27278
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Avana 55Twelve
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$1,223 - $5,972
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Avana 55Twelve

5512 Sunlight DrDurham, NC 27707
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Notting Hill
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$1,392 - $4,524
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Jun 20

Notting Hill

100 Drew Hill LnChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Aura Booth Park
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$1,639 - $4,699
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Aura Booth Park

1000 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Rise Chapel Hill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rise Chapel Hill

200 Westminster DrChapel Hill, NC 27514
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Chapel View
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chapel View

2701 Homestead RdChapel Hill, NC 27516

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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 $910. ReNew West Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $919. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willowdaile11S1BR,1BA$910
ReNew West DurhamAugusta1BR,1BA$919
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Arthur1BR,1BA$945
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
The ForestThe Dogwood1BR,1BA$1,000
Poplar West ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,035
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Carolina2BR,1BA$1,070
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$1,099
Rise Chapel HillA1 Classic1BR,1BA$1,140
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,159

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.19 price per square foot Three Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,274 sqft Model at Carden Place Apartment Homes in the in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood starting from $1,520. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the The Remodeled Willow Model at Arrowhead Apartments starting at $1,709 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Fieldstone Farms 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.
Carden Place Apartment HomesThree Bedroom 2 Bath - 1,274 sqft3BR,2BA$1.19
Arrowhead ApartmentsThe Remodeled Willow2BR,2BA$1.46
Pinewood StationC23BR,2BA$1.51
The Apartments at Midtown 501C13BR,2BA$1.41
Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!Duke2BR,1.5BA$1.21
Chapel ViewThe Carolina2BR,2BA$1.50
West Village Apartments3 bedroom Classic3BR,2BA$1.48
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.47
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$1.51

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Poplar West Apartments listed at $1,035.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $910 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 $1,070 at Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!.

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 $1,363.

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