Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Highlands, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at 800 Towers Apartments priced from $931. Flats on Fifth has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $977. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
800 Towers Apartments1x11BR,1BA$931
Flats on FifthThe Lindy1BR,1BA$977
Butchertown FlatsThe Elle1BR,1BA$999
Views at Crescent Hill2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1,069
Grocers Ice LoftsThe Rye I1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.50 price per square foot MAPLE Model at The Woods in the in the Hayfield Dundee neighborhood starting from $1,719. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at The Prestonian starting at $1,381 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Medical Center 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.
The WoodsMAPLE2BR,2BA$1.50
The Prestonian1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Views at Crescent Hill2 Bedroom B2BR,1BA$1.33
Butchertown FlatsThe Elle1BR,1BA$1.31
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.54
The Yard ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.42
Axis on LexingtonBaxterStudio ,1BA$2.44
Grocers Ice LoftsThe Rye I1BR,1BA$2.25
The Avenue in the HighlandsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.44
Flats on FifthThe Lindy1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Louisville, KY

Ranked #85

Among neighborhoods in Louisville, KY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highlands Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at 800 Towers Apartments listed at $934.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $931 at 800 Towers Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands is starting from $1,069 at Views at Crescent Hill.

What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Butchertown Flats and starts from $1,499.

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