3 rentals in Hillsborough
Rental Listings in Hillsborough, CA
About Hillsborough, CA Real Estate
Hillsborough is a community in California offering diverse housing options and local amenities. The city provides residents with access to quality schools, parks, shopping, and dining, making it an attractive option for homebuyers seeking scenic living in the greater California region.
Today, Hillsborough has 3 homes for rent at a median rent of $18,999/mo, typically leasing in about 87 days. Families here choose from 4 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in Hillsborough
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- 10Crocker Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
- 10North Hillsboroughelementary
- 10South Hillsboroughelementary
- 10West Hillsboroughelementary
Why Live in Hillsborough?
- Local schools and educational opportunities
- Parks and recreational facilities
- Shopping and dining options
- Access to major freeways and transportation
Hillsborough Rental Pulse
Median Rent
$18.0K/mo
Months of Rental Inventory
Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace
0.1 months of supply
Landlord's MarketWith only 3 active rentals, supply is tight.
What this means for renters
Rental inventory is tight relative to how many homes get leased each month—fewer options, and well-priced units draw competition. Rentals typically lease in ~87 days.
Rental Velocity
How fast rentals are leasing
Rentals are sitting on the market—renters have strong leverage to negotiate rent, terms, and move-in specials. Leasing 75% faster than 6 months ago.
Rental Inventory Distribution
Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.
Housing Tenure in Hillsborough
Homeownership is significantly higher than average—this is a homeowner-dominated market with more long-term residents.
93%
Homeowners
7%
Renters
Homeownership is 37.5% higher than the California average (55.5%)
3,550 households (2023)
Median Rent by Bedroom
Rent increases significantly with bedroom count—larger units command premium prices.
Each additional bedroom adds about $24.5K/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.
Largest increase: 6 → 9 bedrooms (+$47.0K/mo)
Rent Reductions
1 listings have reduced their rent
33% of active listings
Average reduction: 2.9% (~$551/mo)
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