Studio Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC (11 Rentals)

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Largest Available Hillsborough and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Hillsborough, NC is found at Heights Lasalle in the Downtown Durham neighborhood and is 799 square feet priced from $1,582. Carraway Village in the Triple Crown Estates neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 773 square feet and currently listed start at $1,764. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heights LasalleS3799 Sq Ft$1,582
Carraway VillageS2773 Sq Ft$1,764
Lofts at LakeviewS1685 Sq Ft$1,495
The Lofts at White FurnitureS1a430 Sq Ft$1,202
The ForestThe Willow II400 Sq Ft$1,155

Cheapest Available Hillsborough and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of June 25, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Hillsborough, NC is the The Willow II Model starting from $1,155 at The Forest in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillsborough Studio is the S1a Model at The Lofts at White Furniture starting at $1,202 in the Fieldstone Farms neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Hillsborough is currently $1,529. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The ForestThe Willow II$1,155
The Lofts at White FurnitureS1a$1,202
Carraway VillageS1$1,458
Lofts at LakeviewS1$1,495
Heights LasalleS3$1,582

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Hillsborough Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Hillsborough with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Hillsborough is at The Forest listed at $1,155.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Hillsborough Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Hillsborough is $1,529.

What is the largest available Studio Hillsborough Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Hillsborough is a 799 square feet unit starting from $1,582 at Heights Lasalle.

What is the average size for Hillsborough Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Hillsborough is currently 590 sq ft.

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