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The Whitley
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$1,199 - $1,369
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$1,199 - $1,369
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$1,199 - $1,369
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 7

The Whitley

100 Cross Creek CtCentral, SC 29630
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Applewood Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Applewood Villas

410 W South 4th StSeneca, SC 29678
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Timber Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Timber Ridge

100 Timber Ridge LnSeneca, SC 29678

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Highlands, NC Local Guide

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 priced from $630. Windwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. 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$630
Windwood ApartmentsDuplex Updated 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$775
Heritage Hills Apartments1BR/1BA (small)1BR,1BA$825
Riverbank CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
FIELD VILLAGE APARTMENTS0 bedroom 1 bathroomStudio,1BA$888
View at Blue Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$949
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 2 bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Vista RidgeVista Ridge 22BR,2BA$976
Top of the Hill at 806 College Ave2x12BR,1BA$995
Tillman Place2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NC and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $0.65 price per square foot 4x4 Standard Model at CollegePlace Clemson in the in the Downtown Clemson neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the Charming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments Model at College Town Place starting at $395 with a $0.28 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.
CollegePlace Clemson4x4 Standard2BR,4BA$0.65
College Town PlaceCharming 4 Bedroom/4 Bathroom Apartments4BR,4BA$0.28
Northlake EstatesTwo Bed Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Northway ApartmentsRenovated 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.86
OakcresteThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,3BA$0.82
The Kenyon at Cross CreekTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.97
View at Blue Ridge2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.05
Tiger StationTwo Bedroom Cottage2BR,2.5BA$0.78
The Den at Clemson East2X1 East Unfurnished2BR,1BA$0.93
4214 West ApartmentsTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$0.74

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $775 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 $630.

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