Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Hillsboro, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hillsboro, OR rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters today are paying $84 less per month on average than last year despite a 5.5% month-over-month increase in July 2026.

  • Hillsboro rents run 13.7% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier among smaller metros with 157 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hillsboro rent for about $1,419/month, 1-bedrooms $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms $1,825/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,495/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,910/month. The bedroom mix is led by 3-bedrooms at 39.7% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Brookwood rents rose 31.1% year over year to $2,950/month across 18 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.2%. This neighborhood's growth reflects localized demand shifts within Hillsboro.

Median rent

Median rent in Hillsboro

$2,195/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillsboro is $2,195 per month as of July 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $265 more per month.

$1.69

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillsboro

157

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillsboro rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hillsboro, OR

Average rent prices in Hillsboro have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hillsboro, OR

Rent prices in Hillsboro vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hillsboro is $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillsboro run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,419

10%

21%

1 bedroom

$1,495

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,825

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,495

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,910

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,419

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,910

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hillsboro, OR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Hillsboro, OR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hillsboro and Aloha by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hillsboro

Median rent price$2,195
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,145
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillsboro, OR is 2% higher than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

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Sommerset West - Elmonica South apartment for rent in Hillsboro

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Maple Terrace Apartments

1535 Se Maple St, Hillsboro, OR 97123

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,645

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Quatama Village Apartments

380 Nw Gina Way, Hillsboro, OR 97006

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,475–$2,195

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Q1 Apartments

421 Ne 80th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97006

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,499–$1,799

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Frequently asked questions for Hillsboro, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Hillsboro rental market.

How much is rent in Hillsboro?

The average rent in Hillsboro is $2,195 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillsboro?

Average rent prices in Hillsboro have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Hillsboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillsboro is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hillsboro?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hillsboro are Central Hillsboro ($1,499/mo), Sommerset West Elmonica South ($1,985/mo), and West Hillsboro ($2,003/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillsboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Hillsboro, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hillsboro?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hillsboro average around $1,500/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,800/month. Both bedroom types saw declines year over year, with one-bedrooms down 7.1% and two-bedrooms down 8.6%.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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