Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Hillsboro, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Hillsboro rent stands today

    Hillsboro, OR rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.2%, indicating some recent upward movement in the market for renters among 165 total rentals.

  • Hillsboro runs 18.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost while offering a modest inventory size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hillsboro rent for about $1,314/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,800/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,400/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,800/month. Houses command a median of $2,495/month compared to apartments at $1,616/month, consistent with the inventory split of 56.5% houses and 36.1% apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    West Hillsboro saw rents fall 21.0% year over year to $1,817/month across 12 rentals, a sharper decline than the citywide flat trend. This local cooldown contrasts with modest gains or smaller declines in other neighborhoods like Triple Creek and Northeast Hillsboro.

Median rent

Median rent in Hillsboro

$2,250/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillsboro is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$1.73

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillsboro

165

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,616, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillsboro run $1,420 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,665.

Listings

Studio

$1,314

5%

12%

1 bedroom

$1,400

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,800

2%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,314

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

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$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,995
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillsboro, OR is 13% higher than the median rent in Aloha, OR.

Discover rentals in Hillsboro, OR

4338 Se Lone Oak St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southeast Hillsboro house for rent in Hillsboro

Hazel Home — Private Room in Quiet Hillsboro Home"

4338 Se Lone Oak St, Hillsboro, OR 97129

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Maple Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

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Maple Terrace Apartments

1535 Se Maple St, Hillsboro, OR 97123

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,325–$1,645

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230 Se Edgeway Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sommerset West - Elmonica South apartment for rent in Hillsboro

2 beds

2 baths

$1,344

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1120 Ne 17th Ave #F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Northwest Hillsboro apartment for rent in Hillsboro

1120 Ne 17th Ave #F, Hillsboro, OR 97124

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,250 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillsboro?

Average rent prices in Hillsboro have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Hillsboro rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillsboro is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Hillsboro?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Hillsboro are Central Hillsboro ($1,585/mo), West Hillsboro ($1,816/mo), and Sommerset West Elmonica South ($1,995/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillsboro?

To comfortably afford rent in Hillsboro, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Looking at our July 2026 numbers, March offers the best rental prices in Hillsboro despite higher competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents while March has the lowest, with roughly 8% difference between these months.

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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