What is the average apartment size in Hillsborough?

The average size for a Hillsborough, NJ apartment is 1,162 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Hillsborough is $2,479 per month, a 2.49% increase from last year’s average of $2,419.

What is the average apartment size in Hillsborough?

The typical apartment in Hillsborough offers about 1,162 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Hillsborough, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Hillsborough ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 32% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Hillsborough?

In Hillsborough, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 22, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Hillsborough is $2,479, a 2.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,419.

One-bedroom apartments provide 880 square feet for $2,063, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,822 offer 1,383 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,882 sq ft) for $3,117, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Hillsborough, NJ

Last updated: November 22, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,479	1,162 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,063	880 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,822	1,383 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,117	1,882 sq. ft.

Hillsborough, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Hillsborough, NJ have increased by 2.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,419 to $2,479.

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

The largest share of rentals in Hillsborough, NJ (32%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Hillsborough, NJ?

1,586 or 18% of the households in Hillsborough, NJ are renter-occupied while 7,375 or 82% are owner-occupied.

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How Hillsborough Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Hillsborough	$2,479
Jersey City	$3,786
Hoboken	$4,577
Bayonne	$2,604
Newark	$1,741
East Orange	$1,868
Elizabeth	$1,871
Camden	$1,426
Linden	$2,106
Paterson	$1,718
Rahway	$2,446
Dayton	$2,205

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.