Hillsborough, CA rental market

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Last updated October 30, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hillsborough, CA is $4,500.

Average rent

$4,500

Month-over-month change

-$4,500

Year-over-year change

-$5,000

Available rentals

7

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,100 to $29,500.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,1001
$2,5001
$2,6001
$3,3001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$5,000+3

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $5,000 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$9,500$8,500
Feb$12,000$11,000
Mar$11,000$8,000
Apr$15,000$6,800
May$12,575$8,000
Jun$13,200$7,000
Jul$8,490$9,600
Aug$18,000$5,000
Sep$5,500$9,000
Oct$8,999$9,000
Nov$9,500No data
Dec$8,125No data

Market temperature

The Hillsborough, CA rental market temperature is HOT. 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.

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Rent in Hillsborough, CA is 125% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Hillsborough, CA is $4,500.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Hillsborough, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Hillsborough, CA is $3,800 per month.

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

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, CA is $3,395 per month.

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

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, CA is $5,650 per month.

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

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Hillsborough, CA is $7,050 per month.

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

Houses in Hillsborough, CA rent between $1,100 - $29,500 with an average rent of $4,500.

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

In the last year, the rent in Hillsborough, CA decreased by $5,000

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

In the last month, the rent in Hillsborough, CA decreased by $4,500

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

There are currently 7 rentals available in Hillsborough, CA.

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

The average rent in Hillsborough, CA is $4,500 — 125% higher the national average of $2,000.