
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Orem, UT from $300 (26 Rentals)
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1436 S 590 W

230 W 1100 S St

1947 S Columbia Ln

1643 S State St

1675 S State St
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221 W 2230 N

718 W 1720 N

108 Cougar Blvd, Unit 220

861 W Columbia Ln, Unit 21

1931 N Canyon Rd
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1937 N Canyon Rd

935 N University Ave

1931 N Canyon Rd, Unit 316

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1931 N Canyon Rd, Unit Timpanogos Gateway #316.Private room contract

3396 N 350 E, Unit B2

1778 W 1060 N St
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1850 N 840 W

1547 N 550 W

1559 N 550 W

761 E 820 N

1533 N 550 W

986 900 E
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1760 Willowbrook Dr

2015 N 650 W
Hillcrest, Orem, UT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Hillcrest?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $1,149 | $1,579 |
| Hillcrest 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,428 | $605 | $1,704 |
| Hillcrest 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,562 | $479 | $2,124 |
| Hillcrest 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $457 | $2,774 |
| Hillcrest 4 Bedroom Apartments | $788 | $485 | $2,850 |
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There are currently 26 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Hillcrest Neighborhood of Orem, UT.
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Cheapest Available Hillcrest Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Hillcrest area of Orem, UT is a 1 Bed unit found at Cambridge priced from $1,182. Timpanogos Towers has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here are the most affordable Hillcrest apartments for rent in Orem, UT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | Keystone | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
| Timpanogos Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Midtown 360 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| Mountain Run Apartment Homes | Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $1,204 |
| The Freehand | Premium Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| The Flats at Riverwoods | Escalante | Studio,1BA | $1,249 |
| Canyon View Apartments | Spruce Tree | 1BR,1BA | $1,290 |
| Canyon View Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| Siena Villas Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hillcrest, UT
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hillcrest area is the $1.65 price per square foot Canyon Model at Towns at Rivers Edge in the in the Lake View North neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Hillcrest apartment is the 4 Private Rooms Model at Alpine Village Student Housing starting at $565 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the University neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hillcrest apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towns at Rivers Edge | Canyon | 3BR,3BA | $1.65 |
| Alpine Village Student Housing | 4 Private Rooms | 4BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| 365 S 100 W, Unit B | 365 S 100 W | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Country Springs | Heather | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Midtown 360 | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.33 |
| Canyon View Apartments | Spruce Tree | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Canyon View Crossing | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Siena Villas Apartments | 1 Bed x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| Timpanogos Towers | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Mountain Run Apartment Homes | Juniper | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hillcrest Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Hillcrest is under $1,319.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Hillcrest?
The cheapest apartment in Hillcrest is Cambridge which is listed at $1,182, while the average apartment in Hillcrest costs $5,985.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Hillcrest?
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 1 regular apartments in Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest?
Cheap apartments in Hillcrest have an average cost of $311 which is $5,674 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Hillcrest.
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