
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Lexington, KY from $600 (16 Rentals)
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Highlands, Lexington, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highlands?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Highlands Studio Apartments | $1,154 | $1,154 | $1,154 |
Highlands 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,039 | $700 | $1,459 |
Highlands 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,308 | $858 | $1,693 |
Highlands 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,240 | $1,909 |
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There are currently 16 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highlands Neighborhood of Lexington, KY.
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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 Caballo Crossing priced from $700. Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $854. Here are the most affordable Highlands apartments for rent in Lexington, KY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Caballo Crossing | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $854 |
Kearney Ridge - Affordable Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
FIFTEEN51 Apartments of Lexington | Barrel | Studio,1BA | $1,339 |
Emerald Twenty Four | 3 BR Apt. | 3BR,2BA | $1,714 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 BR Apt w/1 car garage Model at Emerald Twenty Four in the in the Georgetown neighborhood starting from $1,880. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 201 Price Rd Model at 201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223 starting at $1,375 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Lexington 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. |
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Emerald Twenty Four | 3 BR Apt w/1 car garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
201 Price Rd, Unit Apt 223 | 201 Price Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Caballo Crossing | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Kearney Ridge - Affordable Housing | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
Ferrill Square Apartments - 55+ Community | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
FIFTEEN51 Apartments of Lexington | Barrel | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
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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 Caballo Crossing which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,797.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Highlands?
Cheap apartments in Highlands have an average cost of $152 which is $1,645 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highlands.
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