
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NY from $400 (43 Rentals)
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New Windsor Senior Housing

Amber Grove

Temple Hill Apartments

Monroe Commons

Springvale Apartments 55 + Apartments

Tompkins Terrace Apartments

Scenic Ridge at Amberlands
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Old Forge

Forge Hill

Squire Village Apartments

Walnut Hill Apartments 55+ Senior Apartments

Woodbury Gardens

17 Prospect St

5 Old State Rd

Sycamore Gardens
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Idlewild Creek Apartments

Brookside Garden Apartments

Siela Apartments

High Pointe Senior Apartments 55+

Harriman Woods Apartments

31 Mountain Ave

3 McCullums Ln

Willows at Cornwall
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Lamplight Village Apartments

Summit Terrace Luxury Apartments

Mountainview Village

9 Catherine St

260 Main St

Knox Village

285 Hudson St

3 Pine Terrace Rd
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16 Schneider Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

26 Oakwood Trail S

Beacon Row Apartments

34 Manor Dr

65 Manor Dr

39 Rome Ave

1 Idlewild

4 Mine Hill Rd
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798 Wolcott Ave

12 Mountain Ave

Park Place Tower
Highlands, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,379 | $1,025 | $1,750 |
| Cheap Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,585 | $480 | $4,200 |
| Cheap Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,459 | $716 | $5,500 |
| Cheap Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,610 | $1,919 | $7,515 |
| Cheap Highlands 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $2,140 | $2,140 |
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Highlands, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Amber Grove in the Grove at New Windsor neighborhood priced from $484. Temple Hill Apartments in the Grove at New Windsor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $607. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amber Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $484 |
| Temple Hill Apartments | Temple Hill 1 - 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $607 |
| Scenic Ridge at Amberlands | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Knox Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Squire Village Apartments | One Bedroom ( Coming Soon ) | 1BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| Walnut Hill Apartments 55+ Senior Apartments | 50% - 60% Median Income | 1BR,1BA | $1,681 |
| 17 Prospect St | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Siela Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,750 |
| High Pointe Senior Apartments 55+ | Renovated 1br | 1BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Mountainview Village | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, NY
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $2.50 price per square foot 2 bed 1.5 Bath W/ WD Townhome Model at HudsonView Living in the in the Downtown Peekskill neighborhood starting from $2,630. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the B1 Model at Mountainview Village starting at $2,195 with a $2.22 price per square foot in the Grove at New Windsor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highlands apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| HudsonView Living | 2 bed 1.5 Bath W/ WD Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.50 |
| Mountainview Village | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Lamplight Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.55 |
| Woodbury Gardens | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| 9 Catherine St | 002 | 2BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Sycamore Gardens | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Temple Hill Apartments | Temple Hill 4 - 1Br | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Squire Village Apartments | One Bedroom ( Coming Soon ) | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Knox Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Amber Grove | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.86 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at Scenic Ridge at Amberlands listed at $1,350.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $484 at Amber Grove.
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 $1,810 at Knox Village.
What is the most affordable Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Highlands Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Knox Village and starts from $2,200.
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