
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Park area of Louisville.


1122 Larchmont Ave

4307 S 3rd St

4030 Taylor Blvd

538 Lilly Ave

4401 S 2nd St

218 W Florence Ave

309 W Whitney Ave

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4406 S 2nd St

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Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)

305 W Whitney Ave

Tanglewood Apartments

Heights at Audubon Park

Maple Run Apartments

4046 Taylor Blvd

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4013 Taylor Blvd
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4725 Southern Pkwy

2333 Rodman St

620 Eastern Pkwy

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411 Iowa Ave

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Bellevue Arms
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Kenwood Arms

Imperial Arms

554 Camden Ave

2716 S 6th St

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3107 Montana Ave

415 Atwood St

3901 Peachtree Ave

Colonial Oaks
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Highland Park, Louisville, KY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Highland Park?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Studio Apartments | $1,128 | $889 | $1,289 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $970 | $750 | $1,376 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $992 | $750 | $1,803 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,098 | $707 | $1,250 |
| Highland Park 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,145 | $4,145 | $4,145 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Highland Park Neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
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Cheapest Available Highland Park Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Highland Park area of Louisville, KY is a 1 Bed unit found at Kenwood Arms priced from $825. Heritage Green Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $829. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - 1b/1ba | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $889 |
| Maple Run Apartments | Maple Run | 2b/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Beechmont Townhomes | Beechmont Townhomes- Unfinished Basement | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
| Trifecta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,131 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, KY
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.13 price per square foot Kenwood Arms - 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Kenwood Arms in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $985. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the Beechmont Townhomes- Finished Basement Model at Beechmont Townhomes starting at $1,095 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Highland Park apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Beechmont Townhomes | Beechmont Townhomes- Finished Basement | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Maple Run Apartments | Maple Run | 2b/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.07 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.69 |
| Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Trifecta | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.20 |
| Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highland Park Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highland Park?
The cheapest apartment in Highland Park is Kenwood Arms which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $4,145.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Highland Park?
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 16 regular apartments in Highland Park 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 Highland Park?
Cheap apartments in Highland Park have an average cost of $267 which is $3,878 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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