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Highlands, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee priced from $595. Keoway Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $655. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Keoway Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$735

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC and Nearby

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.48 price per square foot 4x4 Flat Model at Flagship Western in the starting from $625. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Three bedroom - Per Bedroom Model at Clemson Village starting at $850 with a $0.67 price per square foot in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Flagship Western4x4 Flat4BR,4BA$0.48
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.67
Dockside ClemsonC2 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.81
Northlake EstatesTwo Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Tillman Place4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.36
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71
Tiger StationTwo Bedroom Cottage2BR,2.5BA$0.85
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$0.91
Keoway Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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Frequently Asked Questions about Highlands

What type of rentals are currently available in Highlands?

There are currently 48 Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC with pricing that ranges from $585 to $222,500. There are also 38 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Highlands ranging from $975 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Highlands?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Highlands ranges from $975 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,512.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Highlands?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Highlands range from $585 to $222,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $5,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,900 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $625.

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