Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Highlands, NJ

Median rent

Median rent in Highlands

$2,950/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highlands is $2,950 per month as of September 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$2.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highlands

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highlands rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Highlands, NJ

Average rent prices in Highlands have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 Highlands, NJ

Rent prices in Highlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highlands is $2,500, whereas a house costs $4,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $1,950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

$2,250

7%

41%

2 bedroom

$3,200

10%

20%

3 bedroom

$4,000

5%

13%

4 bedroom

$7,500

5%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

41%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

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

Compare median rent prices in Highlands and Bradley Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highlands

Median rent price$2,950
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, NJ is 19% higher than the median rent in Bradley Beach, NJ.

Discover rentals in Highlands, NJ

26 Navesink Ave #9 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

26 Navesink Ave #9, Highlands, NJ 07732

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

26 Navesink Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

26 Navesink Ave #5, Highlands, NJ 07732

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

22 Navesink Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

22 Navesink Ave #2, Highlands, NJ 07732

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

35 Portland Rd #1-2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highlands

Residential Lease, Highlands, NJ

35 Portland Rd #1-2, Highlands, NJ 07732

2 beds

1 bath

$2,400

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Frequently asked questions for Highlands, NJ

Quick answers to common questions about the Highlands rental market.

How much is rent in Highlands?

The average rent in Highlands is $2,950 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highlands?

Average rent prices in Highlands have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highlands is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highlands?

To comfortably afford rent in Highlands, you'd need to earn approximately $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Highlands?

December typically offers the least competitive rental conditions in Highlands, while monitoring for new inventory during traditionally slower periods might provide better opportunities when rentals become available again.

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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