Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Hillsborough, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Hillsborough

$2,000/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hillsborough is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hillsborough

23

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hillsborough rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hillsborough, NC

Average rent prices in Hillsborough have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,831, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in Hillsborough run $1,497 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,462

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,746

11%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,492

3%

27%

3 bedroom

$2,095

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,950

2%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,462

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,746

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,492

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,297
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillsborough, NC is 54% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.

Discover rentals in Hillsborough, NC

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

$1,150

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

104 Daphine Dr - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Apartment for rent in Hillsborough

Quiet Duplex Close to Downtown Hillsborough

104 Daphine Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 24

535 Harper Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hillsborough

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

House for rent

Available Jun 10

115 Holiday Park Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hillsborough

115 Holiday Park Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

1 bath

$1,379

Apartment 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 $2,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hillsborough?

Average rent prices in Hillsborough have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Hillsborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hillsborough is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hillsborough average around $1,620/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,560/month.

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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