Apartments for Rent in Hillsborough NJ
117 Rentals
Hillsborough, NJ Apartments for Rent
Located about 40 minutes north of Trenton, Hillsborough is a suburb that includes a collection of small villages like Belle Mead, Blackwells Mills, Flagstown, Neshanic, and South Branch. Hillsborough perfectly balances rural and suburban landscapes. The town is dominated by several parks, nature preserves, and farms, making outdoor recreation a favorite pastime. Residents hike, bike, and horseback ride at Sourland Mountain Preserve.
Once you find your new apartment, be sure to visit Duke Farms. This impressive historic estate offers gorgeous gardens, workshops, and festivals throughout the year. Residents can conveniently go grocery or clothing shopping, grab a bite to eat, or catch a movie at the commercial hub along State Road. Like many suburbs, Hillsborough is also home to top-performing schools and an involved community. It’s common to find families and friends bonding at blood drives, trivia nights, youth sports games, and other community events. If you’re looking for a quiet, convenient suburb that is still close to the city, you may be able to find your next home in Hillsborough.
Hillsborough, NJ Rental Insights
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The average rent in Hillsborough, NJ is $2,063 per month. By comparison, renters across the U.S. pay an average of $1,631, which means housing in Hillsborough, NJ is slightly more expensive than much of the country.
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You can find flexible rentals in Hillsborough, NJ by exploring short-term rentals for temporary stays or browsing furnished apartments for move-in ready options that save time and hassle.
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Tour apartments from your couch with Matterport 3D Tours. We have 117 Hillsborough apartments with virtual tours available. Walk through the apartment, view room layouts and get a feel for the space before an in-person tour.
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Hillsborough, NJ has very few transit options. Residents typically rely on driving for daily needs.
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Students renting in Hillsborough, NJ have access to Raritan Valley Comm. Coll., Rider University, Princeton, Middlesex Co. Coll., New Brun., and Rutgers University.

