Last updated on August 13, 2026

Average rent in
Highland, Denver, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Highland

$2,370/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland is $2,370 per month as of August 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $445 more per month.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Highland, Denver, CO

Average rent prices in Highland have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,283, whereas a house costs $3,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $1,905 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,711

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$1,955

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,577

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,322

3%

16%

4 bedroom

$5,450

22%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,711

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,955

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,577

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,322

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,450

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

11%

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$2,370
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,230
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland, Denver, CO is 93% higher than the median rent in Capitol Hill, Denver, CO.

Discover rentals in Highland, Denver, CO

3151 Eliot St #3157 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland apartment for rent in Denver

Beautiful 1 Bedroom Apartment in the HIGHLANDS

3151 Eliot St #3157, Denver, CO 80211

1 bed

1 bath

$1,049

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

Apartment for rent

2912B W 35th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland apartment for rent in Denver

1 bed

1 bath

$1,095

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 6

2860 W 32nd Ave #105 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland condo for rent in Denver

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

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

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

2820-2824 W. 38th - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.6

Very good

2820-2824 W. 38th

2822 W 38th Ave, Denver, CO 80211

2 beds

1 bath

$1,526

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

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,370 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland?

Average rent prices in Highland have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Highland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $445 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 $95,000/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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