Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,400 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $470 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 remained the same 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 $2,200, whereas a house costs $3,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,576

24%

-

1 bedroom

$1,897

6%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,455

4%

16%

3 bedroom

$3,600

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,500

35%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,576

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,455

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

16%

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 by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,200
increased by66%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, NJ is 25% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, NJ

138 Hill St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highland Park

One room in Highland Park Single Family House

138 Hill St, Highland Park, NJ 08904

5 beds

2 baths

$1,120

House for rent

Available Jul 16

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

SINGLE_FAMILY - Highland Park, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

504 S 2nd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

APARTMENT - Other - Highland Park, NJ

504 S 2nd Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

3 beds

1 bath

$2,400

Apartment for rent

123 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

APARTMENT - Colonial - Highland Park, NJ

123 Highland Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

3 beds

1 bath

$2,500

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 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 remained the same since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $470 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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Highland Park?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are rare in Highland Park, showing up in just 0.10% of units. One-bedrooms lead at 0.16% of listings, but renters should plan to handle utility costs separately.

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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