Apartments For Rent in Hillsborough Township, NJ

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Apartments For Rent Near Hillsborough Township, NJ

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What Locals Say about Hillsborough Township

Review Highlights

Hillsborough Township: serene, family-forward suburb with top schools, parks, and easy car living. People love the safety, schools, parks, dog-friendly vibe, and quick drives to shops. They dislike scarce sidewalks, little transit, Route 206 congestion, new development, and cost.
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  • Terri Pedersen
    "The school district is excellent. This area is walkable and there are many parks. We are close enough to both nyc and Philly "
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  • Leah
    "It nice quite n homely . Still getting the comfort of a urban area with most popular store in and around the area. High rated school district."
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  • Ceanebentzley
    "There are no sidewalks, so not good for dog walking. Many people do have dogs, though. There is a dog park a few miles away. "
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  • Raj.soumalya89
    "It is nice but not having much of public transportation accessible. Well maintained and well organized "
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  • Aliya303
    "There r religious and other get together events for people from different religions in multiple worship places.for non religious purposes too"
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  • Kim Urrutia
    "It a tight knit neighborhood. It’s quiet and pleasant. Everyone is friendly and watches out for one another. "
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  • Barry Schwab
    "Safe clean environment; homes and properties are well-kept. Friendly folks. Quiet somewhat sleepy town "
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  • Sumesh Bhaskaran
    "I see dog owners in the neighborhood. I think most of them will like the area. We also have a dog park nearby."
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  • Lourdes Y.
    "Great area for dogs. I see lots of dogs in the area. People often pick up after their dogs but there is always a few that don’t pick up. "
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  • Lourdes Y.
    "I’ve lived here for 12 years and live it. Everything is close to home. I can also walk to some areas if needed. Very central area."
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  • Claritza R.
    "Awesome place to live and work and wonderful for children. Lots of activities and sports for them to be involved in. "
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  • Claritza R.
    "Great place to live and raise kids. Great school system. Great teachers. All around nice place to live. "
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  • Lourdes Y.
    "Everything is close. There’s a lot of traffic but there are new roads being built. There are also back roads to bypass 206. "
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  • Nbganesh
    "Great mix of different races, very nurturing. Safe neighborhood, helping neighbors. Lots of walkers and bikers. Lots of trees."
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  • Tracie W.
    "People are always walking their dogs and their are a few dog parks. One is in town and you have a few nearby. "
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  • Kim U.
    "Hillsborough has a great school district and plenty of educational opportunities, recreational and athletic opportunities for children. "
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  • Diane D.
    Neshanic, Hillsborough Township
    "Lots of options of places to take dogs. Dog parks and the sour land mountains to go hiking. Peaceful areas."
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  • Blpicasso
    "Very friendly neighbors and neighborhoods with a lot of children and animals. Very reasonably priced"
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  • Aron P.
    "It’s a nice neighborhood, most people are friendly, parking is scarce. Landscape and grounds are really nice. "
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  • Joyce K.
    "My commute is manageable. There are many ways to get to the same place. Essential stores are all within 10 minutes."
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  • Muthu S.
    "need access to vehicle to commute. people working in the city will have to drive to the closest train station"
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  • Derekz
    "Unique? Now that they’re building tons of apartment buildings it is becoming like most other towns in NJ. People on top of people and more congestion."
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  • Saby
    "neighborhood parties , annual fourth of july party, rotary club fairs, Christmas parade, annual bake sale, farmers market, "
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  • Sandra
    "I have my own transportation to go to and from. There is transportation but it’s not an easy access."
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  • Linton.diane31
    "I enjoy the peace and quiet of the neighborhood, friendly neighbors, the curb appeal of the homes and sidewalks to take afternoon strolls with my children. "
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  • Saby
    "extremely safe, good schools, excellent walkways, good restaurants, friendly people. The township makes an effort to make its residents quality of life including improving roads, more shopping options and organizing cultural get together such as restaurant week, carnivals etc"
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  • Thomas_pouliot_7
    "Nice neighborhood,lot of activities for children, good schools. Good restaurants, shopping at kohl’s, Lowe’s, dollar stores, a lot of athletic fields, nice churches . A nice community to raise children."
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  • Charles I
    "A nice town to live in. Friendly people, plenty of shopping, good schools. Homeowners take pride in their homes."
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  • Chris N.
    "good place to raise a kid. the crime is almost non-existent but there is the occasional wallet or phone stolen from an unlocked car. crazy kids."
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  • Jean P.
    "This is a great township to raise a family. The school system is excellent and the neighborhood is safe."
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  • Judy
    "Falcon road has improved in areas. A jug handle is being added at 206 & Falcon rd. Gets congested in the am a bit. Route 206 is a mess ! And the new bypass is concerning "
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  • Ericaoringer
    "Drink my car 20 minutes to Raritan. Duke farms is simple traffic and 206. The Somerville circle is the scariest part of my commute"
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  • Raj
    "My work is 15 miles away and my commute is 18 mins one-way by car. It is super convenient to be able to reach office in less than 30 minutes. "
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  • Kimrelyea
    "Perfect town to raise a family!Different feel than most suburban towns. So much to do. Beautiful. So many bad drivers. Only negative "
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  • Kimrelyea
    "The tree lighting in December !!!!!!!! Most community events we go to are in Somerville. We don’t mind it’s so close"
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  • Tracie W.
    "Great community and great town to live in. School system is excellent and lots of children to interact. "
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Average Rent Trends in Hillsborough Township, NJ

Rent in Hillsborough Township, NJ varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent decreased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Feb 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$2,800
Jul 2025$2,800
Aug 2025$2,750
Sep 2025$2,800
Oct 2025$2,700
Nov 2025$2,700
Dec 2025$2,663
Jan 2026$2,700
Feb 2026$2,700
Mar 2026$2,750
Apr 2026$3,044
May 2026$2,750
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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 Townhomes and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,000$2,799$3,995$4,486$2,750
Townhomes$2,000$2,800$3,350$4,400$2,800
Apartments and Condos$1,872$2,750$3,750—$2,200
Houses——$3,995$4,867$3,995
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Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Hillsborough Township, NJ

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    The average rent of an apartment in Hillsborough Township, NJ is $2,519 per month. This is about 31% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    The average rent of a house in Hillsborough Township, NJ is $3,995 per month. This is about 107% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    The average rent of a townhome in Hillsborough Township, NJ is $2,800 per month. This is about 45% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Hillsborough Township, NJ was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $2,661 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    In the last year, the average rent in Hillsborough Township, NJ was highest in Feb 2025 when it was $2,800 per month.
  • How many available rental listings are in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    There are 35 available rental listings in Hillsborough Township, NJ.
  • What are some zip codes in Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    Hillsborough Township, NJ includes zip codes such as: 08844, 08869.
  • What are some cities near Hillsborough Township, NJ?
    Some nearby cities include: Flagtown, Belle Mead, Millstone, Branchburg Township, Manville. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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