Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $500 (37 Rentals)

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Emerald Twenty Four
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$1,189 - $1,966
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$1,189 - $1,966
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Emerald Twenty Four

1024 Greendale RdLexington, KY 40511
Student Housing
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The Paddock Apartments
$1,195 - $1,345
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$1,195 - $1,345
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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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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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$1,325 - $1,625
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Ashton Park Apartments

2700 Magnolia Springs DrLexington, KY 40511
Corporate Housing
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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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109 Withers Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 Withers Ave

109 Withers AveLexington, KY 40505
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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. 109 Withers Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
109 Withers Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$825
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,195
Gated Villa Apartments at Kearney1BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
The Charles at CoventryThe Whirlaway1BR,1BA$1,401
Townley Park ApartmentsKeeneland2BR,2BA$1,495
Ashton Park ApartmentsAcacia2BR,2BA$1,525
FIFTEEN51 Apartments of LexingtonCooper1BR,1BA$1,529
Emerald Twenty Four3 BR Apt.3BR,2BA$1,765
The Artisan3 bedroom townhome w garage3BR,2BA$1,924

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 bedroom townhome w garage Model at The Artisan in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,924. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 121 Ferndale Pass Model at Citation Lofts starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the St. Martins Village 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.
The Artisan3 bedroom townhome w garage3BR,2BA$1.16
Citation Lofts121 Ferndale Pass2BR,2BA$1.30
Emerald Twenty Four3 BR Apt w/1 car garage3BR,2BA$1.39
Ashton Park ApartmentsAcacia2BR,2BA$1.52
The Paddock ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Townley Park ApartmentsCharlotte2BR,2BA$1.92
Gated Villa Apartments at Kearney1BR/ 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.73
The Charles at CoventryThe Whirlaway1BR,1BA$1.76
109 Withers Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.21
Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior HousingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Meadowthorpe Landing - Senior Housing which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,590.

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 11 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 $647 which is $943 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.

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