Hillsborough, CA rental market

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Last updated August 29, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hillsborough, CA is $9,000.

Average rent

$9,000

Month-over-month change

+$4,000

Year-over-year change

+$3,500

Available rentals

13

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,990 to $24,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,9001
$2,8001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$4,9001
$5,000+8

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $3,500 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$5,500No data
Oct$8,999No data
Nov$9,500No data
Dec$8,125No data

Market temperature

The Hillsborough, CA 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.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Hillsborough, CA is 329% higher than the national average.

Hillsborough, CAvs.

$9,000

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Hillsborough, CA is $9,000.

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

Houses in Hillsborough, CA rent between $1,990 - $24,000 with an average rent of $9,000.

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

In the last year, the rent in Hillsborough, CA increased by $3,500

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

In the last month, the rent in Hillsborough, CA increased by $4,000

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

There are currently 13 rentals available in Hillsborough, CA.

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

The average rent in Hillsborough, CA is $9,000 — 328.57% higher the national average of $2,100.