Last updated on September 27, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,160/mo

decreased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,160 per month as of September 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $260 more per month.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,045, whereas a house costs $3,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,660.

Listings

Studio

$1,875

3%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,922

2%

26%

2 bedroom

$2,660

No Change

27%

3 bedroom

$3,350

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,200

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,922

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,660

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

27%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,350

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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$2,160
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,580
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, IL is 16% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Buffalo Grove

$2,580

increased by3%
Last year
Glenview

$2,456

increased by11%
Last year
Gurnee

$1,750

increased by1%
Last year
Morton Grove

$1,550

decreased by48%
Last year
Northbrook

$2,700

decreased by11%
Last year
Northlake

$2,350

increased by25%
Last year

Discover rentals in Highland Park, IL

667 Homewood Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Residential Lease, Highland Park, IL

667 Homewood Ave #2, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

HP16, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

HP16, LLC

1934 Linden Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,175

1536 Mcdaniels Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highland Park

1536 Mcdaniels

1536 Mcdaniels Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

$2,650

Price drop

Highland Park - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.2

Very good

Highland Park

366 Park Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

3 beds

1 bath

$2,850

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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 $2,160 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 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?

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).

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1934 Linden Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035, US
2494 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
730 Judson, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1499 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1655 Lake Cook Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
447 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
434 Elm Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
667 Homewood Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1536 Mcdaniels Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1906 Linden Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
523 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
725 Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
2078 Linden Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1623 Mcgovern St, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
3148 Cottonwood Ct, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
485 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
725 Saint Johns Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
578 Sumac Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1220 Fredrickson Pl, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA
1220 Park Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035, USA