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The average rent in Highlands, as of June 2026, is up 1.12% compared to last month and up 74.63% year-over-year.
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2 Navesink Ave #C2, Highlands, NJ 07732
Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Balcony
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400
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89 Washington Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$3,600
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3 beds
2 baths
$6,500
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$13,500
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237 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Balcony | Hardwood floor | Package service
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
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3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
$3,200
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88 Seadrift Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
On-site laundry | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
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67 Snug Harbor Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
Assigned parking | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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Assigned Parking
Balcony
Storage
Outdoor Space
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1 Scenic Dr #310, Highlands, NJ 07732
In-unit laundry | Garage parking | Swimming pool
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
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2 beds
1 bath
$3,100
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4 beds
2.5 baths
$25,000
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Condo for rent in Highlands
321 Shore Dr E #18, Highlands, NJ 07732
Assigned parking | Outdoor space
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
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60 5th St #D, Highlands, NJ 07732
Air conditioning | Storage | Outdoor space
2 beds
1 bath
$8,500
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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.
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Condo for rent in Highlands
1 bed
1 bath
$2,300
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162 Linden Ave #B, Highlands, NJ 07732
Garage parking | On-site laundry | Outdoor space
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
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3 beds
2.5 baths
$9,000
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60 Mathews St #1stFL, Highlands, NJ 07732
In-unit laundry | Assigned parking
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
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Townhouse for rent in Highlands
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,200
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Studio
1 bath
$1,700
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5 beds
3 baths
$17,500
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406 Ocean Ave, Sea Bright, NJ 07760
Garage parking | Fireplace | Outdoor space
5 beds
3.5 baths
$6,500
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2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
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Highlands has a vibrant waterfront atmosphere that many residents appreciate for its proximity to beaches and outdoor activities. The community enjoys local dining options and regular events, which contribute to a lively social scene. However, some residents find the lack of parking and high summertime tourist traffic to be frustrating. Overall, the blend of natural beauty and community events makes it an appealing place for many renters, despite the occasional inconvenience related to parking and crowds.
Highlands, NJ 1-bedroom apartments averaged around $2,000 per month in 2025, while 2-bedroom units averaged around $2,800 per month. These bedroom types represent the most common rental options in the market, each accounting for 34% of available inventory.
November and December offer the best rental opportunities in Highlands, with November typically showing the lowest prices of the year. December stands out as the least competitive period with reduced demand, while costs can be approximately 21% higher during peak summer months like July.
Utilities are rarely included in Highlands rental properties, appearing in less than 1% of total listings. Only 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom apartments occasionally offer utilities included, while studios and 2-bedroom units virtually never include utilities as part of the rent.
Highlands rental properties are predominantly characterized by Colonial architecture, which accounts for 44.2% of available properties. This traditional American architectural style from the 1600s and 1700s features symmetrical facades, multi-pane windows, and central doorways, indicating a market dominated by older, established buildings rather than new developments.
Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.
Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.
Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.
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