Highland Station
1172 E Broadway,
Louisville, KY 40204
$1,166 - $4,856
Studio - 2 Beds
Highlands
Louisville, KY
Highlands - Louisville, KY Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Thriving nightlife and eateries flourish in this Louisville neighborhood.
Hip
•
Artistic
•
Family-Friendly
•
Convenient
•
Commuter
•
Full of character and things to do, Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood is nestled in the corner of East Broadway and Baxter Avenue. Known as “Restaurant Row,” the Highlands is home to every kind of culinary delight, from falafels to tacos and everything in between. With an array of bars, gastropubs, and tap rooms, the Highlands is notable for its local nightlife. The Highlands hosts several parades and festivals year round, including the Louisville Zombie Attack Walk every August and the Louisville Irish Festival every September. The Louisville Zoo is just outside the neighborhood and organizes regular events as well. In addition to containing a number of eclectic businesses, the Highlands is convenient to Mid City Mall and Downtown Louisville retailers. Accessible to city bus routes and I-65, the Highlands offers residents easy commutes and travels.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highlands is $1,100 for a studio, $1,486 for one bedroom, and $2,148 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highlands has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
-
Studio
-
484 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,100/month
Average Rent
-
1 BR
-
702 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$1,486/month
Average Rent
-
2 BR
-
1,138 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
-
$2,148/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highlands - Louisville, KY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Highlands - Louisville, KY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Highlands - Louisville, KY provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Highlands - Louisville, KY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
50
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
70
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Reviews of Highlands - Louisville, KY
Niche Reviews
10 Reviews
Current Resident
6 years and 1 months ago•Niche Review
The Highlands is a cosmopolitan community with amazing shops and restaurants. Residents can enjoy city life in small neighborhoods.
Nearby Resident
6 years and 11 months ago•Niche Review
This area of town is a artistic and lively. There is a multitude of shops and restaurants to hop in and out of on your way down the street. The parking can be hard to find at times, but once it is found, the walk makes it worth it.
Current Resident
8 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
I like the large variety of independent local businesses and restaurants. People in the neighborhood are friendly. The food and bar scene is excellent.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Louisville Waterfront Park
- Waterfront Park
- Cherokee Park
- Louisville Zoo
- Eva Bandman Park and Cyclocross Venue
Military Bases
Airports
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International
Top Apartments in Highlands
Property Management Companies
Greystar
-
3,486
Communities
-
959,251
Units
-
891
Cities
Willow Bridge
-
716
Communities
-
197,852
Units
-
340
Cities
RPM
-
654
Communities
-
180,071
Units
-
260
Cities
AMC
-
613
Communities
-
122,506
Units
-
243
Cities
Avenue5 Residential
-
581
Communities
-
129,613
Units
-
224
Cities
Cushman & Wakefield
-
458
Communities
-
108,906
Units
-
228
Cities
Search Nearby Rentals
Nearby City Rentals
Nearby Neighborhood Rentals
Nearby House Rentals
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.