Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,400/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

28

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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, NJ

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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, NJ

Rent prices in Highland Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $2,300, whereas a house costs $3,675. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $2,320 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,984.

Listings

Studio

$1,636

3%

3%

1 bedroom

$2,452

No Change

33%

2 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

32%

3 bedroom

$2,950

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,995

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,636

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,452

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

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

Compare median rent prices in Highland Park and Berkeley Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Park

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, NJ is 9% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, NJ

238 Inza St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

Townhouse for rent in Highland Park

3-BR END-UNIT Townhouse for rent in Highland Park, NJ

238 Inza St #NA, Highland Park, NJ 08904

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
601-615 Benner St LLC - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

601-615 Benner St LLC

601 Benner St, Highland Park, NJ 08904

3 beds

1 bath

$2,495

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.
123 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Residential Lease, Highland Park, NJ

123 Highland Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

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.
7th Ave Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

7th Ave Apartments

224 S 7th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

3 beds

1 bath

$2,625

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, NJ

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 $2,400 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 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 $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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