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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC

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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough, NC. 140 Rentals Available
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Apartments Under $800

  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    500 Dupont Circle Road, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $768+

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Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    201 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $886+

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Apartments Under $1,000

  • 910 Constitution Drive 1 Bed Apartment for Rent
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    910 Constitution Drive, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $920+

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a bedroom with a bed and a dresser and a ceiling fan
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    325 Bridgefield Place, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,024+

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  • a living room with a couch and a chair and a table
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    1000 Smith Level Rd, Carrboro, NC 27510
    STUDIO $1,195
    1 BED $1,045+
    2 BEDS $1,176+
  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    3611 University Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,048+
    2 BEDS $1,336+
  • a kitchen with black appliances and wooden cabinets
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    18 Weather Hill Circle, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,078+
    2 BEDS $1,317+

Apartments Under $1,200

  • a living room with white furniture and a fireplace
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    405 Thomas Burke Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278
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  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    1800 Southpoint Crossing Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,133+
    2 BEDS $1,491+
    3 BEDS $1,845+
  • a living room with white couches and chairs and a television
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    200 Westminster Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,139+
    2 BEDS $1,329+
  • an apartment building with cars parked in a parking lot
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    4600 University Drive, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,176+
    2 BEDS $1,408+
  • a living room with black leather couches and a coffee table
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    501 Audubon Lake Drive, Durham, NC 27713
    1 BED $1,176+
    2 BEDS $1,434+
    3 BEDS $1,623+
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  • a living room with a couch and a tv
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    5140 Copper Ridge Dr, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,180+
    2 BEDS $1,420+
    3 BEDS $1,615+
  • a living room with a red accent wall and a gray couch
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    1801 Williamsburg Rd Apt 30G, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,185+
    2 BEDS $1,460+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    100 Drew Hill Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,226+
    2 BEDS $1,504+
    3 BEDS $1,736+

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  • a swimming pool with an apartment building in the background
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    4801 Danube Ln., Durham, NC 27704
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $1,249+
    3 BEDS $1,499+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances and a washer and dryer
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    1901 Morehead Avenue, Durham, NC 27707
    1 BED $1,250
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a fireplace
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    2701 Homestead Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27516
    1 BED $1,254+
    2 BEDS $1,358+
  • a living room and a kitchen with a counter top
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    710 S. Lasalle Street, Durham, NC 27705
    1 BED $1,267+
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  • a living room with a white couch and a red chair
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    140 Hamilton Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    1 BED $1,294+
    2 BEDS $1,362+
    3 BEDS $1,650+
  • a living room with a table and chairs and a balcony
    Today

    55 Maxwell Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    STUDIO $1,325+
    1 BED $1,426+
    2 BEDS $2,182+

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  • a living room with a couch and a table in front of a kitchen
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    100 Brandon Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    1 BED $1,477+
    2 BEDS $2,213+
  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    1300 Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    STUDIO $1,620+
    1 BED $1,790+
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  • a living room with a couch and a ceiling fan
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    315 West Trinity Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
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  • a living room with couches chairs tables and a fireplace
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    1107 Morning Glory Avenue, Durham, NC 27701
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Getting around in Hillsborough, NC

39 /100
Car-Dependent
37 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 39, Bike Score®: 37

Frequently asked questions

How many cheap rentals are available in Hillsborough, NC on RentCafe?

There are 14 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Hillsborough, NC were last updated on 24 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

The average Hillsborough, NC cheap apartment size is 1,036 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

Cheap apartments in Hillsborough, NC are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

A cheap apartment in Hillsborough, NC offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Hillsborough, NC? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Hillsborough, NC has never been easier. We feature 140 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Hillsborough, NC average. What is a cheap rent in Hillsborough, NC? The average apartment rent in Hillsborough is $1,502 per month so any rental south of $1,202 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Hillsborough, NC rents go as low as $768/mo.

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