Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ from $1,300 (48 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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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Sep 5

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
property at 798 Eves Dr

$2,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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798 Eves Dr

Hillsborough TownshipNJ08844

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17 Division St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

17 Division St

17 Division StSomerville, NJ 08876
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Hillsborough, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

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

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Parkside At Mountain View$3,615$1,79558
Roycebrook Meadows$5,500$1,79569

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,699. Claremont Towers in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Dorchester House1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,699
Claremont TowersThe Ridgecrest1BR,1BA$1,795
Kimberwyck Village Apartments1BR first floor1BR,1BA$1,830
South Bridge Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,850
Beekman Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
BrooksideBelmont Classic2BR,1BA$1,942
Avalon Somerville StationSM4Studio,1BA$1,945
The WarehouseRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,950
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Pike Run VillageThe Athens1BR,1BA$1,975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $1.91 price per square foot B13 Model at The Hillmont in the in the Parkside At Mountain View neighborhood starting from $2,995. 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.
The HillmontB132BR,2.5BA$1.91
Meadows at MontgomeryThe Gardenia2BR,2BA$2.36
New Center Greens Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.10
Stone Bridge at Raritan$2.07/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den2BR,2BA$2.05
Hillsborough Village CenterThe Ashby (B & B-ALT)2BR,2.5BA$2.44
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room1BR,1.5BA$2.28
The Cobalt Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.28
Claremont TowersThe Berkshire1BR,1BA$1.85
South Bridge Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.42
Mount Pleasant Villas1 Bedroom Sunny Slope1BR,1BA$2.33

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,699 at Dorchester House.

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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