
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ from $1,558 (38 Rentals)


Claremont Towers

Hillsborough Gardens

Beekman Gardens

Sunnymeade Run

Brookhaven Lofts

124 bluebird drive, Unit 3D, Unit 3D

New Center Greens Garden Apartments

The Hillmont
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Concord Residences

Hillsborough Village Center

Cornerstone at Branchburg

Brookside

Lexington Apartments

South Bridge Gardens

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124 S 15th Ave, Unit 2 Bed, 1 Bath, Unit 2 Bed, 1 Bath

Bridgewater Court

Mount Pleasant Villas
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Fairway 28

Summerfields Lofts

The Lena

Somerville Gardens

Meadows at Montgomery

The Edge at Main

Stone Bridge at Raritan

Pike Run Village
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Somerville Parc

257 Gemini Dr

Station House

Grandview Gardens

3260 US-22

Heather Hill Apartments

Six North

Bridgewater Oaks

3214 Winder Dr
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303 Brokaw Ct

606 Robin Rd
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillsborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Studio Apartments | $2,240 | $1,950 | $2,515 |
| Hillsborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $1,300 | $5,324 |
| Hillsborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,938 | $1,558 | $4,098 |
| Hillsborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,548 | $2,870 | $4,045 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough?
The cheapest apartment in Hillsborough is Claremont Towers which is listed at $2,200, while the average apartment in Hillsborough costs $4,237.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillsborough?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 8 regular apartments in Hillsborough that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Hillsborough?
Cheap apartments in Hillsborough have an average cost of $410 which is $3,827 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillsborough.
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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts
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