Vicinity at Memorial Pointe
3949 Vision Cir,
Southgate, KY 41071
$1,425 - $2,625
Studio - 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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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Highland Heights, KY is $1,273 for one bedroom, $1,473 for two bedrooms, and $1,623 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Heights has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
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1 BR
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750 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,273/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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956 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,473/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,200 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,623/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY (University) is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY (University) are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
40
/ 100
Few to No Wellness Amenity Options Nearby
Wellness
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
100
/ 100
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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.
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.