Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,250/mo

decreased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,250 per month as of November 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.

$2.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

29

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same 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 $2,162, whereas a house costs $3,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $2,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,550

3%

11%

1 bedroom

$2,095

No Change

5%

2 bedroom

$2,595

No Change

29%

3 bedroom

$3,525

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$4,300

39%

31%

Studio

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

39%

Last year

31%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Highland Park, IL.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,162

Last year

14%

Condos

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

33%

Houses

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

11%

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$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,602
increased by37%

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.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, IL

1907 2nd St #200 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highland Park

Residential Lease, Highland Park, IL

1907 2nd St #200, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
318 Walker Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.4

Very good

318 Walker Avenue

318 Walker Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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696 Elm Pl #204, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
600 Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highland Park

Residential Lease, Highland Park, IL

600 Hill St, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

2 baths

$7,000

Price dropped $1,500Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Bloom Street Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

Bloom Street Townhomes

425 Bloom St, Highland Park, IL 60035

3 beds

2 baths

$5,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
485 Roger Williams Ave - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 Saint Johns Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

696 Elm Pl #204, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 St Johns Ave #03 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

725 St Johns Ave #03, Highland Park, IL 60035

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
485 Roger Williams Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

696 Elm Pl #204, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
725 St Johns Ave #03 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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725 St Johns Ave #03, Highland Park, IL 60035

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
485 Roger Williams Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$2,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

696 Elm Pl #204, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
696 Elm Pl #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,595

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
St Johns Place, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.5

Very good

St Johns Place, LLC

2494 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

1 bed

1 bath

$1,475

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Highland Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

Highland Park

366 Park Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

3 beds

1 bath

$2,850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,250 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have remained the same 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 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $90,000/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?

December offers the best rental deals in Highland Park, with rents running about 26% lower than March, which sees the highest prices of the year.

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).