Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Average rent in
Hillsborough, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hillsborough
$5,460/mo
26%vs previous year
The average rent in Hillsborough is $5,460 per month as of October 2026. This is 187% above the national average rent, or $3,560 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hillsborough
17
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hillsborough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hillsborough, CA
Average rent prices in Hillsborough have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 26% 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
Hillsborough, CA
Rent prices in Hillsborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hillsborough is $3,795, whereas a house costs $7,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillsborough run $3,560 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,946.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $3,172 | - |  65% | |
1 bedroom | $3,327 | 25% | - | |
2 bedroom | $4,650 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $6,000 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $11,000 | 36% | 91% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hillsborough, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,795 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,747 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $7,225 | 26% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$3,172
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,327
Last 30 days
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,000
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
91%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Hillsborough, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,795
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$4,747
Houses
Average rent
$7,225
Last 30 days
26%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hillsborough, CA, 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 Hillsborough, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hillsborough and Belmont by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hillsborough
187%higher than the national median
58%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hillsborough, CA is 82% higher than the median rent in Belmont, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,000
8%$3,919
6%$2,593
2%$4,500
5%$2,675
1%$4,051
6%$2,797
12%$3,615
11%$4,096
9%$3,995
21%$4,750
30%$5,660
Discover rentals in Hillsborough, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
1061 Parrott Dr, Hillsborough, CA 94010
3 beds
2 baths
$9,800
Price dropped $700Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
3 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
3.5 baths
$28,000
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.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
3.5 baths
$28,000
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.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
3 baths
$11,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
1061 Parrott Dr, Hillsborough, CA 94010
3 beds
2 baths
$9,800
Price dropped $700Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
2.5 baths
$13,750
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
3.5 baths
$28,000
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.House for rent
Available Sep 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
1061 Parrott Dr, Hillsborough, CA 94010
3 beds
2 baths
$9,800
Price dropped $700Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
4 beds
2.5 baths
$13,750
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.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Hillsborough, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Hillsborough rental market.
How much is rent in Hillsborough?
The average rent in Hillsborough is $5,460 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hillsborough?
Average rent prices in Hillsborough have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 26% since last year.
How does Hillsborough rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hillsborough is 187% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,560 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillsborough?
To comfortably afford rent in Hillsborough, you'd need to earn approximately $218,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).