Hillsborough, NC rental market
What is the average rent in Hillsborough, NC?
Last updated June 28, 2026
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hillsborough, NC is $1,600.
Average rent
$1,600
Month-over-month change
-$200
Year-over-year change
$0
Available rentals
35
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,050 to $3,550.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 6 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 7 |
| $1,600 | 7 |
| $1,700 | 2 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 6 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,700+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
| Last year (2025) | This year (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,900 | $1,645 |
| Feb | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Mar | $1,782 | $1,645 |
| Apr | $1,996 | $1,700 |
| May | $1,775 | $1,695 |
| Jun | $2,000 | $1,750 |
| Jul | $1,500 | No data |
| Aug | $1,975 | No data |
| Sep | $1,995 | No data |
| Oct | $1,838 | No data |
| Nov | $1,800 | No data |
| Dec | $1,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Hillsborough, NC rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Hillsborough, NC is 21% lower than the national average.
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