Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Hillsborough, NC
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Hillsborough
$2,182/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Hillsborough is $2,182 per month as of October 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $282 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Hillsborough
22
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Hillsborough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Hillsborough, NC
Average rent prices in Hillsborough have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 24% 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, NC
Rent prices in Hillsborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hillsborough is $1,943, whereas a house costs $2,225. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillsborough run $1,510 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,078.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,639 | - | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,510 |  31% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,815 | 19% | 23% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 10% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $2,797 | No Change | 12% |
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, NC.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,943 | 5% | 25% | |
Condos | $1,375 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,225 | 8% | 6% | |
Rooms | $650 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,639
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,510
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
23%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,797
Last year
12%
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, NC.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,943
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
25%
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Houses
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
6%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Hillsborough, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Hillsborough and Burlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Hillsborough
15%higher than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Hillsborough, NC is 75% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.
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20%$1,395
1%$1,250
38%$1,774
10%$1,157
7%Discover rentals in Hillsborough, NC
5d+ ago
2111 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
200 Rencher St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
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
3 beds
1 bath
$1,665
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
2503 Becketts Ridge Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Price dropped $100Fees 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
107 N Bellvue Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
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
563 N Nash St, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,000
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
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Price dropped $105Fees 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
10h ago
Verified
100 Waterstone Park Cir, Hillsborough, NC 27278
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,071–$2,184
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
18h ago
9001 Ascend Loop, Hillsborough, NC 27278
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,330
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.Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
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
2111 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278
2 beds
1 bath
$950
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 Waterstone Park Cir, Hillsborough, NC 27278
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,071–$2,184
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
3 beds
2 baths
$2,195
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
Apartment for rent in Hillsborough
144 E Tryon St #3, Hillsborough, NC 27278
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
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.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Verified
100 Waterstone Park Cir, Hillsborough, NC 27278
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,071–$2,184
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Hillsborough
2503 Becketts Ridge Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
Price dropped $100Fees 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
3 beds
3 baths
$2,795
Price dropped $105Fees 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
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,650
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, NC
Quick answers to common questions about the Hillsborough rental market.
How much is rent in Hillsborough?
The average rent in Hillsborough is $2,182 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Hillsborough?
Average rent prices in Hillsborough have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 24% since last year.
How does Hillsborough rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Hillsborough is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $282 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 $87,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Hillsborough?
March offers the lowest rents in Hillsborough, with approximately 18% savings compared to June's peak prices. If you're searching for a new apartment, considering March might result in lower prices compared to the summer peak.
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).