Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,650/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$3.04

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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 $2,247, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,636

17%

-

1 bedroom

$2,399

No Change

17%

2 bedroom

$3,009

2%

32%

3 bedroom

$3,365

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,750

1%

90%

Studio

Average rent

$1,636

Last 30 days

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,399

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,009

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,365

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

90%

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$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, NJ is 2% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, NJ

211 S 11th Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Highland Park, NJ

211 S 11th Ave #2, Highland Park, NJ 08904

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

111 S 3rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

*Luxury 2 bedroom apt for rent in Highland park NJ*

111 S 3rd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

2 beds

1 bath

$2,299

237 Montgomery St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Residential Lease, Highland Park, NJ

237 Montgomery St #2, Highland Park, NJ 08904

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

14 Highland Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

$2300, 2B1B Apartment in Highland Park, Available Now!

14 Highland Ave #2, Highland Park, NJ 08904

2 beds

1 bath

$2,300

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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 $2,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $106,000/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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