Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC from $500 (12 Rentals)

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Applewood Villas

410 W South 4th StSeneca, SC 29678

Highlands, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at The Maples of Cullowhee priced from $650. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Maples of CullowheeTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$650
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Updated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Dockside ClemsonD1 - 4x4 Lake View4BR,4BA$882
Clemson Lofts3x33BR,3BA$885

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC and Nearby

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.39 price per square foot Charming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments - Now ... Model at 4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus Apartments in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $550. 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.
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus ApartmentsCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments - Now ...4BR,4BA$0.39
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.67
Northlake EstatesTwo Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Hart's CoveThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49
OakcresteThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$0.82
Clemson Ridge Apartments2BR - 2BTH2BR,2BA$1.08
The Kenyon at Cross CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71
Tiger StationTwo Bedroom Cottage2BR,2.5BA$0.72
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$0.91

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41 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $800 at Windwood 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 $650 at The Maples of Cullowhee.

What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clemson Lofts and starts from $885.

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