Cheap Homes for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ from $1,800 (11 Rentals)

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property at 28 Deanna Dr

$1,800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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28 Deanna Dr

Hillsborough TownshipNJ08844

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property at 124 bluebird drive

$2,800

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2 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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124 bluebird drive, Unit 3D, Unit 3D

124 bluebird drive
HillsboroughNJ08844

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Hillsborough, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Hillsborough, NJ

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

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$3,575$1,79554
Roycebrook Meadows$4,800$1,79564

Cheapest Available Hillsborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hillsborough, NJ is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookside in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood priced from $1,724. Dorchester House in the Downtown Somerville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hillsborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BrooksideCambridge Classic1BR,1BA$1,724
Dorchester House1 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1,800
Claremont TowersThe Ridgecrest1BR,1BA$1,850
Beekman Gardens1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,855
The WarehouseRenovated Studio ApartmentStudio,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillsborough area is the $2.06 price per square foot $2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe Model at Stone Bridge at Raritan in the starting from $3,095. 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$2.21/sq.ft. - Two Bedroom with Den Deluxe2BR,2BA$2.06
Meadows at MontgomeryThe Gardenia2BR,2BA$2.36
New Center Greens Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.10
Claremont TowersThe Fairmont2BR,2BA$1.91
The Cobalt Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.69
Brookhaven Lofts1 Bedroom w/ Powder Room1BR,1.5BA$2.28
Beekman Gardens2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.44
Sunnymeade Run1 Bedroom Corner1BR,1BA$2.54
692 US Highway 206, Unit 101692 US Highway 2061BR,1BA$2.43
Namotur Apartment Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.80

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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 Hillsborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Hillsborough?

There are currently 77 Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NJ with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,324. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hillsborough ranging from $1,800 to $10,000.

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 $1,800 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,058.

Expert Rental Resources

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