Last updated on August 14, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,095/mo

decreased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,095 per month as of August 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $170 more per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

39

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Highland Park, IL

Average rent prices in Highland Park have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 19% 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 Park, IL

Rent prices in Highland Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $1,995, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,750

3%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,995

3%

13%

2 bedroom

$2,650

1%

25%

3 bedroom

$3,247

2%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,650

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,247

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland Park, IL, 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 Park, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Highland Park and Buffalo Grove by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Park

Median rent price$2,095
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,662
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, IL is 21% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, IL

HP16, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

HP16, LLC

1934 Linden Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

611 Mulberry Pl #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

611 Mulberry Pl #3, Highland Park, IL 60035

3 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 7

2121 Saint Johns Ave #8 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

SINGLE_FAMILY - Highland Park, IL

2121 Saint Johns Ave #8, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,250

Apartment for rent

1220 Park Ave W #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highland Park

CONDOS - Highland Park, IL

1220 Park Ave W #101, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Highland Park, IL

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

How much is rent in Highland Park?

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,095 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 19% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $170 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Highland Park, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Highland Park average around $2,060/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,900/month.

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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