
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highland Park Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $500 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Highland Park area of Louisville.


4925 Southside Dr

4228 Allmond Ave

707 M St

705 M St

1122 Larchmont Ave

218 W Florence Ave

538 Lilly Ave

4501 S 6th St, Unit 82
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4030 Taylor Blvd

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4331 S 3rd St, Unit 1

4401 S 2nd St

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218 W Florence Ave, Unit 2

Tanglewood Apartments

Heritage Green Apartments

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Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks)

2235 1/2 S Shelby St

305 W Whitney Ave
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Heights at Audubon Park

Colonial Oaks Apartments

Maple Run Apartments

4046 Taylor Blvd

3000 S 3rd St

3000 S 3rd St

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2607 Preston Hwy, Unit #3

4840 Southside Dr

4013 Taylor Blvd
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715 M St

927 W Whitney Ave

Beechmont Townhomes

1119 Lincoln Ave

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175 Gillette Ave, Unit 1

6308 S 3rd St

540 Beecher St

1439 Nightingale Rd

2333 Rodman St
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620 Eastern Pkwy

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Kenwood Arms

Bellevue Arms

4728 Southern Pky

Imperial Arms

2138 Crittenden Dr
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1015 Camden Ave

3901 Peachtree Ave
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 | $1,183 | $825 | $1,589 |
| Highland Park 1 Bedroom Apartments | $946 | $700 | $1,430 |
| Highland Park 2 Bedroom Apartments | $990 | $550 | $1,735 |
| Highland Park 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,166 | $717 | $2,127 |
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There are currently 48 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 Heritage Green Apartments priced from $829. Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable Highland Park apartments for rent in Louisville, KY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Green Apartments | The Single | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
| Patriot Derby (FKA Vesta Derby Oaks) | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 4728 Southern Pky | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Colonial Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Maple Run Apartments | Maple Run | 2b/1ba | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
| Kenwood Arms | Kenwood Arms - 2 bedroom/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $985 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highland Park, KY
As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highland Park area is the $1.00 price per square foot 175 Gillette Ave Model at 175 Gillette Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Louisville neighborhood starting from $1,000. The second greatest value Highland Park apartment is the Kenwood Arms - 2 bedroom/1 bath Model at Kenwood Arms starting at $985 with a $1.13 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 Gillette Ave, Unit 1 | 175 Gillette Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 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 |
| Tanglewood Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Heights at Audubon Park | Heights at Audubon 2BR | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| Colonial Oaks Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 218 W Florence Ave, Unit 2 | 218 W Florence Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 4728 Southern Pky | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 4331 S 3rd St, Unit 1 | 4331 S 3rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
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 Heritage Green Apartments which is listed at $829, while the average apartment in Highland Park costs $1,200.
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 11 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 $233 which is $967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Highland Park.
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