Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Hillsborough, NC

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillsborough, NC is $1,792. This is -6%, or $108, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,792

increased by2%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

26

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillsborough, NC is $1,792. This is -6%, or $108, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

19%
56%
25%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

65%
35%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Hillsborough, NC

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Hillsborough, NC have decreased by 10% in the last month and have increased by 2% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Hillsborough, NC

The monthly rent for an apartment in Hillsborough, NC is $1,934. A 1-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC costs about $1,774 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,772. Houses for rent in Hillsborough, NC are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,050.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,733

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,914

1%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

16%

4 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

18%

Studio

$1,391

8%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,391

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,733

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,914

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

18%

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.

Compare rent prices in Hillsborough, NC to other cities

Median rent prices in Hillsborough, NC for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Burlington, NC.

Hillsborough

Median rent price$1,792
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,319
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hillsborough, NC is 36% higher than the median rent in Burlington, NC.

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Discover rentals in Hillsborough, NC

115 Holiday Park Rd Unit 2bed - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hillsborough

115 Holiday Park Rd Unit 2bed, Hillsborough, NC 27278

2 beds

1 bath

$1,176

Apartment for rent

McKinley Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

McKinley Lane Apartments

2801 Mckinley Ln, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

1 bath

$1,195

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230 W Union St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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SINGLE_FAMILY - Hillsborough, NC

230 W Union St, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

2 baths

$1,700

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509 Terrell Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2225 Dimmocks Mill Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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429 Lakeshore Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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SINGLE_FAMILY - Hillsborough, NC

429 Lakeshore Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278

3 beds

2 baths

$1,800

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2812 Coleman Loop Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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