What is the average rent in Hillsborough?

The median asking rent in Hillsborough is $14,250/mo across 11 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Hillsborough?

At the 30% rule, the $14,250/mo median asking rent in Hillsborough takes about $570,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Hillsborough?

7% of Hillsborough's 11,099 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Hillsborough right now?

11 rentals are available in Hillsborough right now, across the 11 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Hillsborough cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Hillsborough's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average.

Apartments for rent in Hillsborough, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Hillsborough is $14,250/mo across 11 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate) — 32% above the SF Bay Area average and 150% above the national one. 7% of the 11,099 people here rent. Fairway tracks 11 Hillsborough properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Hillsborough?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,995/mo	9%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$4,850/mo	9%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$15,000/mo	82%	9	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Hillsborough, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Hillsborough's $14,250/mo median asking rent sits in your out of range range.

Who rents in Hillsborough

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Hillsborough pay in rent (Census data).

$1,000–$1,499

19%

$2,000+

81%

Is Hillsborough a good place to live?

Yes: Hillsborough grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA+

Cost of LivingC-

SafetyC+

NightlifeA-

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA-

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Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Hillsborough.

Population11,099

Median Income$250K

White

51%

Asian

33%

Two or More

Hispanic

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Hillsborough get to work.

Drive Alone52%

Walk/Bike2%

Work from Home36%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Hillsborough.

Home Types

Single Family

99%

Townhouse

Home Age

2000–Present

12%

1980–1999

15%

1960–1979

37%

1940–1959

25%

Before 1939

11%

Schools

Elementary Schools (3)

A+

West Hillsborough

K-5 · 294 students

15:1

A+

South Hillsborough

K-5 · 246 students

16:1

North Hillsborough

K-5 · 268 students

13:1

Middle Schools (1)

A+

Crocker Middle School

6-8 · 454 students

14:1

Renting in Hillsborough, explained

What is the average rent in Hillsborough?: The median asking rent in Hillsborough is $14,250/mo across 11 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $3,501/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Hillsborough a good place to live?: Yes: Hillsborough grades A+ overall — strongest on public schools, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Hillsborough?: At the 30% rule, the $14,250/mo median asking rent in Hillsborough takes about $570,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Hillsborough?: 7% of Hillsborough's 11,099 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Hillsborough right now?: 11 rentals are available in Hillsborough right now, across the 11 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Hillsborough cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Hillsborough's $3,501/mo median is 32% above the SF Bay Area average.

The honest answers.

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