Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (34 Rentals)

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The Paddock Apartments
$1,195 - $1,345
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 10

The Paddock Apartments

416 Hollow Creek RdLexington, KY 40511
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The Artisan
$1,250 - $1,924
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$1,250 - $1,924
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 12

The Artisan

2601 Sandersville RdLexington, KY 40511
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Ashton Park Apartments
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$1,325 - $1,625
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Ashton Park Apartments

2700 Magnolia Springs DrLexington, KY 40511
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Emerald Twenty Four
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$1,536 - $1,966
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Emerald Twenty Four

1024 Greendale RdLexington, KY 40511
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Wood Edge Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Edge Villas

2781 Jacquelyn LnLexington, KY 40511
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St Martin Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Martin Villa

412-422 Lima DrLexington, KY 40511
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Derby Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Derby Pointe

1218 Winburn DrLexington, KY 40511
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Fox Run Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Run Apartments

1840 Mccullough DrLexington, KY 40511
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Townley Park East
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Townley Park East

158 Louie PlLexington, KY 40511
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Oakdale Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oakdale Apartments

2445 Mulundy WayLexington, KY 40511
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Greendale Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Greendale Townhomes

1025 Greendale RdLexington, KY 40511
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Sandersville Townhomes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sandersville Townhomes

2813 Sandersville RdLexington, KY 40511
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Highlands, Lexington, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highlands area of Lexington, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing priced from $770. Kearney Ridge - Affordable Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $885. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Kearney Ridge - Affordable HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$885
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$900
Ashton Park ApartmentsAcacia2BR,2BA$1,525
Gated Villa Apartments at Kearney2 BR / 2BA2BR,2BA$1,600
Emerald Twenty Four3 BR Apt.3BR,2BA$1,765

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3 BR ADA Apt w/1 car garage Model at Emerald Twenty Four in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,936. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 2 BR / 2BA Model at Gated Villa Apartments at Kearney starting at $1,600 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Highlands 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.
Emerald Twenty Four3 BR ADA Apt w/1 car garage3BR,2BA$1.39
Gated Villa Apartments at Kearney2 BR / 2BA2BR,2BA$1.57
Ashton Park ApartmentsAcacia2BR,2BA$1.52
Caballo Crossing2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
Kearney Ridge - Affordable HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highlands?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 12 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highlands?

Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $1,208 which is $716 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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