Apartments For Rent in Hillsborough, CA

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Apartments For Rent Near Hillsborough, CA

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What Locals Say about Hillsborough

  • Peter
    "My commute last about 20 minutes it takes about three minutes to get to the highway 15 minutes on the highway and then two minutes to my office"
  • Somesh.dash
    "Awesome. Absolutely love it and it’s not far at all. Lots of highway access that’s not too far away."
  • Allegra A.
    "Very nicely maintained, quiet neighborhood. Large spaces of land, and no retail shops. Need a car to get to any public transportation. "
  • Wendell L.
    "The K-8 schools are excellent. Great places for kids nearby. Fantastic Burlingame Public Library close by. Located between San Francisco and Silicon Valley."
  • Neil C.
    "Great neighborhood to walk dogs. Lots of quiet streets and not a lot of car traffic. Almost perfect. "
  • Neil C.
    "I’ve lived here for 26 years. We walk down to burlingame and the kids used to walk to North school and to Crocker middle school. Crime almost nonexistent and HB Police are the best. "
  • Wendell L.
    "Very few sidewalks here, and people have a tendency to drive too fast for such a residential area, but the town is beautiful and very peaceful otherwise. Lots of happy dogs here."
  • Phonenix123ak
    "Well maintained community. Town of Hillsborough is well organized with town halls meetings and community events. "
  • Neil C.
    " Lived here for 25 years. It’s safe and very pleasant. Great neighbors and schools. Weather is fantastic and it’s accessible to all restaurants, sports and cultural activities. "
  • Scott H.
    "Terrific neighborhood that is close to everything: 280, 101, Burlingame, San Mateo and even San Francisco. Great schools."
  • Patrick
    "Amazing neighbors always willing to help and great schools...very few communities left like this in the Bay Area. "
  • robkeller1
    "Nice folks. Close to 280. Flat street although hilly to get to it. My dog loves it too. Great schools also. "
  • Merrill
    "Hillsborough is amongst the safest and most beautiful areas in the entire Bay Area. The public schools are at the very top."
  • The R. G.
    "Town and Country is the essence of Hillsborough, nestled in the hills of the coastal range bordering the west side of San Mateo and 20 minutes south of San Francisco. Here you enjoy all the benefits of a luxurious, private community of country estates close to all the venues of Silicon Valley, San Francisco and the quaint downtown areas of Burlingame and San Mateo. Only 15 minutes to the ocean and maybe 10 minutes to SFO. Hillsborough is one of the top 10 prestigeous locations in California."

Average Rent Trends in Hillsborough, CA

Rent in Hillsborough, CA varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in Apr 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Feb 2025.
MonthAverage rent
May 2025$8,000
Jun 2025$7,000
Jul 2025$9,600
Aug 2025$5,000
Sep 2025$9,000
Oct 2025$9,000
Nov 2025$4,500
Dec 2025$9,000
Jan 2026$5,000
Feb 2026$5,500
Mar 2026$5,000
Apr 2026$2,600
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$5,000—$9,000—$5,000
Apartments and Condos$5,000—$7,995—$5,000
Houses$3,800—$9,000—$9,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Hillsborough, CA

  • What is the average rent in Hillsborough, CA?
    The average rent in Hillsborough, CA is $5,000. Rent prices range from $2,200 to as much as $9,850, depending on the type of rental.
  • How does the rent in Hillsborough, CA compare to the national average?
    Average rent in Hillsborough, CA is about 162% higher than the national average rent of $1,910. That means it is more expensive to rent in Hillsborough compared to the U.S. average.
  • What is the average rent in Hillsborough, CA, by number of bedrooms?
    The average rent in Hillsborough, CA is $ for a studio, $5,000 for a 1 bedroom, $ for a 2 bedroom, $9,000 for a 3 bedroom, and $ for a 4 bedroom.
  • How have rent prices in Hillsborough, CA changed compared to last year?
    In the past year, the average rent price in Hillsborough, CA has decreased by $3,000. That means the average rent is 60% lower than last year.
  • How many available rental listings are in Hillsborough, CA?
    There are 8 available rental listings in Hillsborough, CA.
  • What are some cities near Hillsborough, CA?
    Some nearby cities include: Burlingame, San Mateo, Millbrae, Belmont, San Bruno. These cities may have more rental options to explore.