Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $800 (15 Rentals)

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936 Cherokee Rd
Studio Apartments

936 Cherokee Rd

936 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1028 Cherokee Rd
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1028 Cherokee Rd

1028 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1022 Cherokee Rd
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1022 Cherokee Rd

1022 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204

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1016 Cherokee Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

1016 Cherokee Rd

1016 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1523 Hepburn Ave
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1523 Hepburn Ave

1523 Hepburn AveLouisville, KY 40204
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722 Barret Ave
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722 Barret Ave

722 Barret AveLouisville, KY 40204
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966 Cherokee Rd
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966 Cherokee Rd

966 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1015 Baxter Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

1015 Baxter Ave

1015 Baxter AveLouisville, KY 40204

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1006 Cherokee Rd
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1006 Cherokee Rd

1006 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1218 Innis Ct
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1218 Innis Ct

1218 Innis CtLouisville, KY 40204
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1508 Hepburn Ave
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1508 Hepburn Ave

1508 Hepburn AveLouisville, KY 40204
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903 Barret Ave
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903 Barret Ave

903 Barret AveLouisville, KY 40204
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931 Cherokee Rd
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931 Cherokee Rd

931 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Century Baxter AveParis1BR,1BA$1,401

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.07 price per square foot 705 Rubel Ave Model at 705 Rubel Ave, Unit B in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the 912 Cherokee Rd Model at 912 Cherokee Rd, Unit 912 Cherokee Road #1 starting at $875 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Phoenix Hill 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.
705 Rubel Ave, Unit B705 Rubel Ave2BR,2BA$1.07
912 Cherokee Rd, Unit 912 Cherokee Road #1912 Cherokee Rd1BR,1BA$1.17
Highland StationResidence1BR,1BA$2.33
Century Baxter AveMontreal1BR,1BA$2.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Highlands?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Highlands is at Highland Station listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Highlands Apartment is $1,274 at Highland Station.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Highlands Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Highlands is starting from $1,529 at Highland Station.

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