Studio Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC (9 Rentals)

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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

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 $1,631. 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 $1,522. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Heights LasalleS3799 Sq Ft$1,631
Carraway VillageS2773 Sq Ft$1,522
Lofts at LakeviewS1685 Sq Ft$1,495

Cheapest Available Hillsborough and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of July 31, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Hillsborough, NC is the The Willow I Model starting from $995 at The Forest in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Hillsborough Studio is the Studio Model at Poplar West Apartments starting at $1,075 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Hillsborough is currently $1,449. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Hillsborough:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The ForestThe Willow I$995
Poplar West ApartmentsStudio$1,075
Ashbury Square ApartmentsStudio Upstairs$1,140

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Hillsborough, NC

Ranked #20

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 $995.

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

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Hillsborough is $1,449.

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 $1,631 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 356 sq ft.

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