
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 27278 ZIP Code of Hillsborough, NC from $300 (77 Rentals)
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West Village Apartments

1505 Mountain Vw Ct

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Heritage Apartments

Cadence at Cates Creek

189 Lawndale Ave

410 W Hl Ave S

535 Harper Rd

3400 Old NC 86

Room in Townhome on Golden Gate Ln
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The Forest

Glenbrook East and West

Crossings @ 501 Apartments

University Ridge Apartments

Crystal Village

South Point

ReNew Durham

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Vivo Living Ivy Creek
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Anderson Apartments

Springfield

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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Element at Creekside

Willowdaile

Poplar West Apartments

ReNew West Durham

Poplar Manor

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!
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LaSalle Pointe Apartments

Colonial Townhouses- Students save up to 10%!

Mission University Pines

MAA Duke Forest

Croasdaile

2421 Camellia Dr

Holly Hill

The Bailey Apartments

2211 Peppertree St

Trinity Properties - Campus Walk
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Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

MAA Patterson

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Avana 55Twelve

The Reserve at Patterson Place

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Alden Place at South Square

South Square Townhomes

Chandler at University Tower

J501 Estates

1701 North

Chapel Hill North
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Hillsborough, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 27278?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27278 Studio Apartments | $1,573 | $825 | $3,049 |
| 27278 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $848 | $4,616 |
| 27278 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,800 | $1,029 | $5,409 |
| 27278 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,982 | $1,310 | $7,237 |
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Durham's Best & Brightest: Insider Tips on Universities and Student Living in Nearby Apartments in Durham
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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently
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