Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC from $500 (11 Rentals)

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Applewood Villas

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 3 Beds unit found at The Den at Clemson East in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood priced from $625. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Den at Clemson East3X2 East Unfurnished3BR,2BA$625
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Updated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$750
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Dockside ClemsonD1 - 4x4 Lake View4BR,4BA$882
Northway ApartmentsUpdated 2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC and Nearby

As of December 25, 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 4x4 Flat Model at Flagship Western starting at $670 with a $0.52 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.
4 bed/4 bath Off-Campus ApartmentsCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments - Now ...4BR,4BA$0.39
Flagship Western4x4 Flat4BR,4BA$0.52
Clemson VillageThree bedroom - Per Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.68
Northlake EstatesTwo Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Hart's CoveThree Bedroom3BR,3BA$0.49
OakcresteThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$0.82
The Kenyon at Cross CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
View at Blue Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.00
Vintages at Clemson2x1.52BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$0.93

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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 $750 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 $749 at The Den at Clemson East.

What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Den at Clemson East and starts from $625.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Everything is a negotiation in real estate!