Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ from $1,339 (39 Rentals)

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Concord Residences
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Concord Residences

10 Concord StHillsborough, NJ 08844
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property at 210 S 19th Ave
$1,800

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210 S 19th Ave, Unit B

210 S 19th Ave
ManvilleNJ08835
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Grandview Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Gardens

106 Finderne AveBridgewater, NJ 08807
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Heather Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heather Hill Apartments

245-251 Mountain AveSomerville, NJ 08876
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Six North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Six North

6 N Doughty AveSomerville, NJ 08876

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Hillsborough, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, NJ

Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Hillsborough, NJ area range in price from $2,000 to $6,500 with an overall median price of $2,870. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Hillsborough Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Parkside At Mountain View$2,800$2,0008
Roycebrook Meadows$3,150$2,8002

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Cornerstone at Branchburg priced from $1,339. Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,608. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cornerstone at BranchburgOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,339
BrooksideSpringfield Classic1BR,1BA$1,608
Claremont TowersThe Berkshire1BR,1BA$1,750
South Bridge Gardens1 Bed - $1850 - $19501BR,1BA$1,850
Kimberwyck Village Apartments1BR second floor1BR,1BA$1,850
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,880
Beekman Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,895
Bridgewater Court1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,960
Pike Run VillageThe Athens1BR,1BA$1,975
Hillsborough Gardens1BR1BTH1BR,1BA$1,990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $2.20 price per square foot $2.20/sq.ft. - Townhouse with Deck Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan in the starting from $4,395. The second greatest value Hillsborough apartment is the The Gardenia Model at Meadows at Montgomery starting at $3,215 with a $2.36 price per square foot in the Parkside At Mountain View 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.
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.20/sq.ft. - Townhouse with Deck3BR,2.5BA$2.20
Meadows at MontgomeryThe Gardenia2BR,2BA$2.36
New Center Greens Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.10
The Franklin at HillsboroughSapphire1BR,2BA$2.17
Claremont TowersThe Edenrock2BR,2BA$1.89
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room1BR,1.5BA$2.28
Dorchester House1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.83
Beekman Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.25
Hillsborough Gardens1BR1BTH1BR,1BA$2.28
Cornerstone at BranchburgOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.78

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillsborough Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment is $1,339 at Cornerstone at Branchburg.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hillsborough Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hillsborough is starting from $1,942 at Brookside.

What is the most affordable Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hillsborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at New Center Greens Garden Apartments and starts from $3,095.

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