Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, IL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Highland Park, IL rent fell 17.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,150/month. Renters are paying $415 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,595/month in August 2024.

  • Compared to national trends

    Highland Park rents run 10.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier suburban market with a total of 50 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Highland Park rent for $1,695/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,972/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,125/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $5,500/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Highland Park rose by 47.6% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent decline. This increase shows a distinct upward trend for larger units in the market.

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,150/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$2.68

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $2,020, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,695

3%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,972

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,350

8%

27%

3 bedroom

$3,125

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$5,500

No Change

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,972

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,125

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

38%

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$2,150
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by28%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, IL is 14% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$2,500

decreased by3%
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$2,499

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$2,001

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$1,550

decreased by2%
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$2,600

increased by5%
Last year
Northlake

$2,121

increased by36%
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Discover rentals in Highland Park, IL

1644 Midland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Beautiful apartment in perfect area

1644 Midland Ave #2, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 22

40 Blackhawk Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Upgraded 2 BR in Highland Park

40 Blackhawk Rd #2, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 1

1978 Green Bay Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highland Park

TOWNHOME - Highland Park, IL

1978 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1.5 baths

$2,300

House for rent

318 Walker Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

318 Walker Avenue

318 Walker Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment 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 $2,150 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $86,000/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?

Highland Park's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing the largest share of available inventory at 43% of listings.

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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