Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,177/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,177 per month as of May 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $227 more per month.

$2.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,393

3%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,995

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,300

3%

32%

3 bedroom

$3,300

1%

26%

4 bedroom

$3,900

8%

76%

Studio

Average rent

$1,393

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

76%

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$2,177
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,475
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, IL is 12% lower than the median rent in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, IL

1850 Green Bay Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

1850 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, IL 60035

Studio

1 bath

$847

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

1942 Linden Ave #B - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

1942 Linden Ave #B, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

371 Central Ave #2E - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

2 beds

1 bath

$2,250

Apartment for rent

Available Mar 15

HP12, LLC - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

HP12, LLC

367 Central Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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 $2,177 per month as of May 9, 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 increased by 5% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $227 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 $87,000/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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