Last updated on June 16, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,400/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,175, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,999

24%

-

1 bedroom

$2,147

5%

11%

2 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

32%

3 bedroom

$2,900

6%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,000

5%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,999

Last 30 days

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,147

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

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 by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, NJ is 29% lower than the median rent in Berkeley Heights, NJ.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, NJ

3 S Adelaide Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

APARTMENT - Colonial - Highland Park, NJ

3 S Adelaide Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904

1 bed

2 baths

$650

Apartment for rent

205 Cedar Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

APARTMENT - Other - Highland Park, NJ

205 Cedar Ave #A, Highland Park, NJ 08904

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highland Park

Apartment - Highland Park, NJ

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

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

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

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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 June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Highland Park, NJ is $1,907, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $2,588.

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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