Average Rent in Hillsborough, NC and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Hillsborough, NC

Average rent prices in Hillsborough have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,798, whereas a house costs $1,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillsborough run $1,741 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,095.


Studio	$1,438	-	-
1 bedroom	$1,380	33%	7%
2 bedroom	$1,750	6%	24%
3 bedroom	$2,097	2%	2%
4 bedroom	$2,600	1%	25%


Apartments	$1,798	6%	No Change
Condos	$1,700	No Change	No Change
Houses	$1,972	9%	No Change
Rooms	$585	No Change	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,438

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

Last year

25%

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

Median rent price$1,772

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,266

33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillsborough, NC is 40% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.

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Discover rentals in Hillsborough, NC

5d+ ago

7.2

Very good

Bentley Woods

2111 Orange Grove Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

1505 Mountain View Ct Apt B #Apt B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hillsborough

Nice Duplex close to Hillsborough

1505 Mountain View Ct Apt B #Apt B, Hillsborough, NC 27278

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hillsborough

115 Holiday Park Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

1 bath

$1,364

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillsborough

Residential Lease, Hillsborough, NC

200 Rencher St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

1 bath

$1,545

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillsborough

3 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Home in Hillsborough, NC with Main Street Renewal

2318 Blair Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

2 baths

$1,650

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillsborough

118 Lawndale Ave, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

1 bath

$1,665

4h ago

House for rent in Hillsborough

205 Faucette Mill Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillsborough

349 Papyrus Place, Hillsborough, NC

349 Papyrus Pl, Hillsborough, NC 27278

5 beds

3.5 baths

$2,600

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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 $1,772 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillsborough?

Average rent prices in Hillsborough have decreased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Hillsborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillsborough is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $127 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hillsborough?

To comfortably afford rent in Hillsborough, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/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).