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.

Initial Costs
These fees are typically due at the time of move-in or as part of the initial leasing process
Application Fee Application Fee
$60/per applicant
Non-Refundable
Security Deposit Security Deposit
$500-1 Month's Rent
(refundable)
First Month's Rent First Month's Rent
Base rent amount
(lease holder portion of base rent)
Admin Fee Admin Fee
$150/per unit
(non-refundable)
Holding Fee Holding Fee
$500/per unit
(if fee applies it is non-refundable)
Pet Fees Pet Fees
$375 for one, $475 for two
(non-refundable)
Utility Billing Fee Utility Billing Fee
$25.00
Monthly Fixed and Variable Costs
These are recurring fees that will be part of your regular payments each month. Some may be paid with rent while others could be paid directly to the utility provider or outside third party
Base Rent Base Rent
Your rent amount
Water Water
Based on formula; ratio square footage and occupancy
Sewer Sewer
Based on formula; ratio square footage and occupancy
Trash Trash
$7.00/month
Electric Electric
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider - Nashville Electric Service
Internet Internet
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider of your choice
Cable Cable
Based on usage
Paid directly to provider of your choice
Utility Fee Utility Fee
$6 Billing Fee
Pest Control Fee Pest Control Fee
$5 Per Unit
Pet Rent/Fee Pet Rent/Fee
$25/month/pet
(if applicable)
Note: Some regular, required monthly charges such as utilities may be based upon actual usage and/or seasonal variable rates and will vary from month to month.
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.

Online Payment Options
Enrollment Fee Enrollment Fee
$10 One/time
(if applicable, select communities)
eCheck/ACH eCheck/ACH
$3.59 Per Transaction
Debit Card Debit Card
$6.95 Per Transaction
Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover) Credit Card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover)
3.5% Per Transaction
+ Convenience Fee of $2.95 Per Transaction
CashPay / MoneyGram CashPay / MoneyGram
$4.00 Per Transaction
(Up to $6,500)
Avoidable Fees
Late Fees Late Fees
10% of base rent amount
Service of Notice Fees Service of Notice Fees
$25-$50 Per Notice
Month to Month Fees Month to Month Fees
$250/Month
Short Term Rental Fee Short Term Rental Fee
$150/Month
Transfer Fee Transfer Fee
$750/One-time Per Occurrence
non-refundable
Attorney Fees Attorney Fees
$300-$800/Per Occurrence
Lease Cancellation Fee Lease Cancellation Fee
$2 Month's Rent
2 months rent and 60 days notice
Cleaning and Damage Fees Cleaning and Damage Fees
Varies $175+