The Farm at Taylor Mill
5142 Old Taylor Mill Rd,
Taylor Mill, KY 41015
$1,350 - $1,845 | 1-2 Beds
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY
Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY
Area Guide
Between two rivers, you'll find your spark
Cincinnati
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NKU
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Law
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Modern Campus
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Suburban
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Roughly seven miles south of Cincinnati, the Northern Kentucky University campus sits between the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Defined by its sleek, modern architecture and manicured courtyards, Northern Kentucky University provides a beautiful setting for students. Established in 1948 as an extension center for the University of Kentucky, the college became a four-year college in 1968. Today, the college is most recognized for its Chase College of Law, a well-respected program that has produced judges, US Representative Steve Chabot, and Cincinnati Mayor Tom Luken.
The BB&T Arena, located on campus, hosts the NKU Norse basketball teams as well as a variety of events and performers. Other notable buildings on campus include the Student Union, the Fine Arts Center, and Griffin Hall. NKU can claim a famous former student -- George Clooney once attended classes at NKU.
Sprawling across 400 acres in Highland Heights, you'll discover plenty of options when looking for apartments near NKU. If you plan to commute frequently into Cincinnati, look for apartments near Highway 27. To be close to the arena, look along Louie B. Nunn Drive and Johns Hill Road. To be within walking distance of shops and restaurants, look along Martha Layne Collins Boulevard near the intersection with Alexandria Pike.
Rent Trends
As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Highland Heights, KY is $1,230 for one bedroom, $1,445 for two bedrooms, and $1,579 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Heights has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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749 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,230/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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956 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,445/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,579/month
Average Rent
Transportation
40
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
19
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- California Woods Nature Preserve
- Newport Aquarium
- John G. & Phyllis W. Smale Riverfront Park
- Theodore M. Berry Friendship Park
- Withrow Nature Preserve
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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† 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.
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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 June 2025.