Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Highlands Neighborhood of Louisville, KY from $700 (14 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
Studio Apartments

1028 Cherokee Rd

1028 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1022 Cherokee Rd
1 Bedroom Apartments

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
Studio Apartments

1523 Hepburn Ave

1523 Hepburn AveLouisville, KY 40204
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903 Barret Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

903 Barret Ave

903 Barret AveLouisville, KY 40204

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722 Barret Ave
Studio Apartments

722 Barret Ave

722 Barret AveLouisville, 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
Studio Apartments

1006 Cherokee Rd

1006 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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966 Cherokee Rd
Studio Apartments

966 Cherokee Rd

966 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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1218 Innis Ct
Studio Apartments

1218 Innis Ct

1218 Innis CtLouisville, KY 40204
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1508 Hepburn Ave
Studio Apartments

1508 Hepburn Ave

1508 Hepburn AveLouisville, KY 40204
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931 Cherokee Rd
Studio Apartments

931 Cherokee Rd

931 Cherokee RdLouisville, KY 40204
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Highlands, Louisville, KY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Highlands Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Highland StationStudioStudio,1BA$1,195
Century Baxter AveThe Montreal1BR,1BA$1,276

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Highlands, KY

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Highlands area is the $1.11 price per square foot 1402 Hepburn Ave Model at 1402 Hepburn Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value Highlands apartment is the The Montreal Model at Century Baxter Ave starting at $1,276 with a $2.03 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.
1402 Hepburn Ave, Unit 11402 Hepburn Ave1BR,2BA$1.11
Century Baxter AveThe Montreal1BR,1BA$2.03
Highland StationDepot1BR,1BA$2.61

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Highlands, Louisville, KY

Ranked #111

Among cities in Kentucky for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Highlands Neighborhood in Louisville, KY

Walk Score®

88 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

78 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

46 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Highlands Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Highlands?

The cheapest apartment in Highlands is Century Baxter Ave which is listed at $1,276, while the average apartment in Highlands costs $1,995.

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 14 regular apartments in Highlands that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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