Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Highland, Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Highland

$2,076/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland is $2,076 per month as of May 2026. This is 6% above the national average rent, or $126 more per month.

$2.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Highland, Denver, CO

Average rent prices in Highland have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Highland, Denver, CO

Rent prices in Highland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $1,897, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,592

27%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,900

7%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,697

6%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,500

6%

26%

4 bedroom

$4,099

4%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,592

Last 30 days

27%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,099

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

26%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland, Denver, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Highland, Denver, CO compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Highland and Capitol Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland

Median rent price$2,076
increased by6%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,263
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland, Denver, CO is 64% higher than the median rent in Capitol Hill, Denver, CO.

Discover rentals in Highland, Denver, CO

1555 Central St #310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland condo for rent in Denver

Modern 1 Bed Condo in Denver | Central St | $995/mo

1555 Central St #310, Denver, CO 80211

1 bed

1 bath

$995

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

3151 Eliot St #3165 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland apartment for rent in Denver

Beautiful One Bedroom for Rent with Free Parking!

3151 Eliot St #3165, Denver, CO 80211

1 bed

1 bath

$1,065

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

3151 Eliot St #3163 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland apartment for rent in Denver

Beautiful One Bedroom with Free Parking

3151 Eliot St #3163, Denver, CO 80211

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 3

2860 W 32nd Ave #106 - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

Highland condo for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

$1,275

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Condo for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Highland, Denver, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland rental market.

How much is rent in Highland?

The average rent in Highland is $2,076 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland?

Average rent prices in Highland have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Highland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland is 6% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $126 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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