Hillsborough, NC rental market

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Last updated September 14, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hillsborough, NC is $1,672.

Average rent

$1,672

Month-over-month change

+$72

Year-over-year change

-$203

Available rentals

35

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,000 to $4,495.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$9002
$1,0004
$1,2003
$1,3004
$1,4003
$1,5002
$1,6004
$1,7002
$1,9001
$2,0003
$2,2001
$2,3002
$2,4002
$2,5002
$2,6003
$2,7004
$2,8002
$2,9001
$3,2001
$3,3001
$4,400+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $203 compared to the previous year.

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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$1,600
Aug$1,975$1,545
Sep$1,995$1,669
Oct$1,838No data
Nov$1,800No data
Dec$1,600No 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.

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Hillsborough, NC is 16% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Hillsborough, NC?

The average rent in Hillsborough, NC is $1,672.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC is $1,278 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC is $1,384 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC is $1,690 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, NC is $2,750 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Hillsborough, NC?

Houses in Hillsborough, NC rent between $1,000 - $4,495 with an average rent of $1,672.

7. How has the rent in Hillsborough, NC changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Hillsborough, NC decreased by $203

8. How much has the rent in Hillsborough, NC increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Hillsborough, NC increased by $72

9. How many available rentals are there in Hillsborough, NC?

There are currently 35 rentals available in Hillsborough, NC.

10. How do rent prices in Hillsborough, NC compare with the national average?

The average rent in Hillsborough, NC is $1,672 — 16.4% lower the national average of $2,000.

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