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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 Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $930. The Forest in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!Hereford1BR,1BA$930
The ForestThe Willow IIStudio,1BA$945
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

As of September 15, 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$1.44
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.49

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hillsborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsborough?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC with pricing that ranges from $840 to $8,648. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough ranging from $800 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hillsborough?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hillsborough ranges from $800 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,317.

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