Last updated on September 13, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Highland Beach rent stands today

    Highland Beach, FL rent rose 10.9% year over year, with a current median of $7,650/month. Renters today are paying $133 more per month on average than last year, recovering from a trough of $4,900/month in early 2026 but still below the peak of $8,300/month in late 2024.

  • Vs. national rents

    Highland Beach rent is 302.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Highland Beach among the priciest rental markets in the country with only 69 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Highland Beach sit around $1,960 to $2,000/month, while 2-bedrooms are about $6,800/month and 3-bedrooms reach $10,000/month. The 4+ bedroom segment rents for a median of $6,200/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range most renters encounter.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment saw rents fall 69.0% year over year, a stark contrast to the citywide 10.9% rise. Similarly, 1-bedroom rents declined 35.5%, reflecting notable variation within Highland Beach's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Beach

$7,650/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Beach is $7,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 303% above the national average rent, or $5,750 more per month.

$4.71

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Beach

69

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Beach rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Highland Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Highland Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 Beach, FL

Rent prices in Highland Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Beach is $3,500, whereas a house costs $8,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Beach run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,960

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,000

1%

34%

2 bedroom

$6,800

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$10,000

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$6,200

4%

65%

Studio

Average rent

$1,960

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

65%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland Beach, FL, 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 Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Highland Beach and Boulevard Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Beach

Median rent price$7,650
increased by303%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Beach, FL is 357% higher than the median rent in Boulevard Gardens, FL.

Discover rentals in Highland Beach, FL

3114 S Ocean Blvd ##102 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highland Beach

3301 S Ocean Blvd #1006 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Beach

3301 S Ocean Blvd #1006, Highland Beach, FL 33487

2 beds

2 baths

$3,250

3101 S Ocean Blvd #218 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Highland Beach

3101 S Ocean Blvd #218, Highland Beach, FL 33487

2 beds

2 baths

$3,400

4505 S Ocean Blvd #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highland Beach

Residential Lease, Highland Beach, FL

4505 S Ocean Blvd #303, Highland Beach, FL 33487

2 beds

2 baths

$3,500

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Frequently asked questions for Highland Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Highland Beach?

The average rent in Highland Beach is $7,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Beach?

Average rent prices in Highland Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Highland Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Beach is 303% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,750 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $306,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Highland Beach?

April offers the best rental deals in Highland Beach with the lowest rents of the year, running about 27% less than October's peak prices. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions.

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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