Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC from $500 (10 Rentals)

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410 W South 4th StSeneca, SC 29678

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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, NC is a 2 Beds unit found at View at Blue Ridge priced from $500. The Riverhouse of Cullowhee has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $595. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
View at Blue Ridge2BR Townhome2BR,1BA$500
The Riverhouse of Cullowhee1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$595
Keoway Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$655

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC and Nearby

As of June 17, 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 3X3 A Model at EPOCH starting at $995 with a $0.78 price per square foot . 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
EPOCH3X3 A3BR,3BA$0.78
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.66
Dockside ClemsonC2 - 3x33BR,3BA$0.81
Northlake EstatesTwo Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Tillman Place4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.36
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71
Tiger StationTwo Bedroom Cottage2BR,2.5BA$0.87
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$0.91
Keoway Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.91

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Getting Around Highlands, NC

Walk Score®

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 $595 at The Riverhouse of Cullowhee.

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 $705 at Keoway Village Apartments.

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 $850.

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