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415 Dodsons Xrds

324 Lake Orange Rd
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109 Weatherstone Dr

221 Schultz St

414 Hoover Rd

204 W Corbin St

3608 Knollwood Dr

7 Bitterroot Dr
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206 Mt Evans Dr

302 Lionel St

509 Terrell Rd

8722 Rollingwood Rd
Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Hillsborough?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,725 | $1,500 | $1,895 |
Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,193 | $1,525 | $4,495 |
Hillsborough 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,873 | $2,295 | $4,000 |
Hillsborough 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,448 | $2,395 | $2,500 |
Hillsborough 7 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,650 | $4,650 | $4,650 |
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Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at LaSalle Pointe Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $900. Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 740 | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%! | Hereford | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
Willowdaile | 11SR | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
The Forest | The Willow I | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Nearby
As of July 30, 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 Three Bedroom Classic Model at West Village Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Kenion Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillsborough apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Arrowhead Apartments | The Willow | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
West Village Apartments | Three Bedroom Classic | 3BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Patriots Pointe | Cedar | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
Trinity Properties - Campus Walk | 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Avana 55Twelve | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Carden Place Apartment Homes | One Bedroom - 850 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
Creekside Landing | One Bed/One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
MAA Duke Forest | Fawn I | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
LaSalle Pointe Apartments | The Brightleaf 700 | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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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 $9,050. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough ranging from $800 to $4,650.
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 $4,650 with an average monthly rent of $2,384.
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