What is the average apartment size in Hillsborough?

The average size for a Hillsborough, NC apartment is 1,058 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Hillsborough?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Hillsborough is $1,503 per month, a 1.51% decrease from last year’s average of $1,526.

What is the average apartment size in Hillsborough?

The typical apartment in Hillsborough offers about 1,058 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hillsborough, NC Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Hillsborough?

The typical rent budget in Hillsborough ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hillsborough?

In Hillsborough, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hillsborough is $1,503, a 1.51% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,526.

One-bedroom apartments provide 797 square feet for $1,389, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,477 offer 1,080 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,404 sq ft) for $1,754, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hillsborough, NC

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,503	1,058 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,389	797 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,477	1,080 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,754	1,404 sq. ft.

Hillsborough, NC rent trends

Rental prices in Hillsborough, NC have decreased by 1.51% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,526 to $1,503.

What's the typical rent budget in Hillsborough, NC?

The largest share of rentals in Hillsborough, NC (59%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hillsborough, NC?

1,511 or 36% of the households in Hillsborough, NC are renter-occupied while 2,646 or 64% are owner-occupied.

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How Hillsborough Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hillsborough	$1,503
Charlotte	$1,653
Raleigh	$1,591
Fayetteville	$1,276
Winston - Salem	$1,293
Durham	$1,555
Greensboro	$1,320
Cary	$1,664
Concord	$1,535
Wilmington	$1,629
Asheville	$1,716
Morrisville	$1,678
Chapel Hill, NC	$1,768
Mebane, NC	$1,444
Creedmoor, NC	$1,381
Carrboro, NC	$1,317
Graham, NC	$1,313
Pittsboro, NC	$1,530

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Hillsborough apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.