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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Crystal Village in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $969. LaSalle Pointe Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
LaSalle Pointe ApartmentsThe Brightleaf 7001BR,1BA$999
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1,045

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Nearby

As of June 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.16 price per square foot 2 Bed/2 Bath 1,137 Square Feet Model at Creekside Landing in the in the Downtown Durham neighborhood starting from $1,315. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the Essex Model at Notting Hill starting at $1,432 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the South 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.
Creekside Landing2 Bed/2 Bath 1,137 Square Feet2BR,2BA$1.16
Notting HillEssex2BR,2BA$1.28
Avana 55TwelveB22BR,2BA$1.53
Pinewood StationB12BR,1BA$1.52
Poplar West Apartments2 bedroom/1 bath townhome2BR,1BA$1.47
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk2 bedroom/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.47
Patriots PointeEvergreen1BR,1BA$1.37
Carden Place Apartment HomesOne Bedroom - 784 sqft1BR,1BA$1.42
West Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Traditional2BR,1BA$1.42
Chapel ViewThe Franklin1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $885 to $9,400. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough ranging from $800 to $4,495.

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 $4,495 with an average monthly rent of $2,025.

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