Hillsborough, NC rental market
Last updated August 8, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Hillsborough, NC is $1,800.
$1,800
-$27
+$200
32
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $900 to $4,495.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 2 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 4 |
| $1,500 | 4 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 5 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 3 |
| $2,300 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 2 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $2,900 | 2 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 1 |
| $3,500 | 1 |
| $4,400+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $200 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,895 | $1,900 |
| Feb | $1,995 | $1,800 |
| Mar | $1,995 | $1,782 |
| Apr | $2,150 | $1,996 |
| May | $2,175 | $1,775 |
| Jun | $1,950 | $2,000 |
| Jul | $1,775 | $1,500 |
| Aug | $1,739 | $1,975 |
| Sep | $1,625 | No data |
| Oct | $1,950 | No data |
| Nov | $1,995 | No data |
| Dec | $2,000 | No data |
Market temperature
The Hillsborough, NC rental market temperature is WARM. 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 14% 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 $1,800.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Hillsborough, NC?
Houses in Hillsborough, NC rent between $900 - $4,495 with an average rent of $1,800.
3. How has the rent in Hillsborough, NC changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Hillsborough, NC increased by $200
4. How much has the rent in Hillsborough, NC increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Hillsborough, NC decreased by $28
5. How many available rentals are there in Hillsborough, NC?
There are currently 32 rentals available in Hillsborough, NC.
6. How do rent prices in Hillsborough, NC compare with the national average?
The average rent in Hillsborough, NC is $1,800 — 14.29% lower the national average of $2,100.