Fee Guide Highlands at the Lake

Welcome to Highlands at the Lake! We prioritize transparency about the fees you may encounter as a resident to help you choose a home that fits your budget. Below, you'll find a clear list of initial and monthly costs that are in addition to the base rent. Our goal is to make your living experience enjoyable and financially manageable. Please review these fees to understand your potential financial commitments fully.

Application Fee $60/per applicant
Non-Refundable
Security Deposit $500-1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent Base rent amount
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Admin Fee $150/per unit
(non-refundable)
Holding Fee $500/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)
Pet Fees $375 for one, $475 for two
(non-refundable)
Utility Billing Fee $25.00

Base Rent Your rent amount
Water Based on formula; ratio square footage and occupancy
Sewer Based on formula; ratio square footage and occupancy
Trash Based on formula; ratio square footage and occupanc
Electric Based on usage
Paid directly to provider - Nashville Electric Service
Internet Based on usage
Paid directly to provider of your choice
Cable Based on usage
Paid directly to provider of your choice
Utility Fee $6 Billing Fee
Pest Control Fee $5 Per Unit
Pet Rent/Fee $25/month/pet
(if applicable)
How to Budget Your Monthly Costs

To calculate your estimated monthly cost, simply:

  1. Add your Base Rent to the required fees listed above.
  2. Choose any Optional Costs that you may wish to add.
  3. The total will be your monthly fixed cost.

Note: Some charges vary and are not a fixed amount.

Implementation Fee $10/One-time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH $3.99 Per Transaction
Debit Card $7.99 Per Transaction
Mobile Check Deposit $2.99 Per Transaction
(if applicable, select communities)
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) 3.5% Per Transaction + $2.99 Per Transaction
MoneyGram $3.95 Per Transaction
Prisma Digital Wallet $3.99 Per Transaction

Late Fees 10% of base rent amount
Service of Notice Fees $25-$50 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees $250/Month
Short Term Rental Fee $150/Month
Transfer Fee $750/One-time Per Occurrence
non-refundable
Attorney Fees $300-$800/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee $2 Month's Rent
2 months rent and 60 days notice
Cleaning and Damage Fees Varies $175+