Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $800 (13 Rentals)

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1321 Rufer Ave

LouisvilleKY40204

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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 $930. Views at Crescent Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $939. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
800 Towers Apartments1x11BR,1BA$930
Views at Crescent Hill1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$939
Flats on FifthThe Volstead1BR,1BA$972
Butchertown FlatsThe Elle1BR,1BA$999
Grocers Ice LoftsThe Rye I1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY

As of April 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.53 price per square foot 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at The Prestonian in the in the Medical Center neighborhood starting from $1,381. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the The Elle Model at Butchertown Flats starting at $999 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Bowman 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 Prestonian1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.53
Butchertown FlatsThe Elle1BR,1BA$1.31
Views at Crescent Hill2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.36
800 Towers ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.58
The Yard ApartmentsStudio BStudio ,1BA$2.42
The WoodsELMStudio ,1BA$2.05
Century Baxter AveThe Barcelona1BR,1BA$2.26
Axis on LexingtonBaxterStudio ,1BA$2.28
Grocers Ice LoftsThe Rye I1BR,1BA$2.25
Flats on FifthThe Lindy1BR,1BA$2.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Louisville, KY

Ranked #82

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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Highlands?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Highlands is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is 800 Towers Apartments which is listed at $934, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,939.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 9 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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