Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Highlands, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Highlands
$2,750/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Highlands is $2,750 per month as of October 2026. This is 45% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highlands
32
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Highlands rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Highlands, NJ
Average rent prices in Highlands have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,725 | No Change | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,347 | 7% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $8,500 | No Change | 143% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Highlands | $2,750 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 |  13% | 16% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 11% | 2% | |
Houses | $3,950 | 9% | 25% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,725
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,347
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
4 bedroom
Average rent
$8,500
Last year
143%
Highlands
Average rent
$2,750
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
16%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$3,950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
25%
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
45%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, NJ is 2% higher than the median rent in Bradley Beach, NJ.
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10%Discover rentals in Highlands, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
30 Navesink Ave #13, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
0 baths
$900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
30 Navesink Ave #14, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
0 baths
$900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
30 Navesink Ave #12, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
0 baths
$900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
30 Navesink Ave #11, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
0 baths
$900
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
28 Grand Tour, Highlands, NJ 07732
3 beds
3 baths
$6,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
9 Seadrift Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
150 Navesink Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
3.5 baths
$4,100
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Highlands
1 Scenic Dr Unit 1102, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$2,999
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.Condo for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Highlands
G12 Twinlights Ct, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
42 Oceanview Ave #1, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
22 Navesink Ave #3, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Highlands
G12 Twinlights Ct, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Highlands
330 Shore Drive #F6, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1 bath
$3,195
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Highlands
G4 Twinlights Ct #G4, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,650
Price dropped $150Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
15 4th St, Highlands, NJ 07732
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
42 Oceanview Ave #1, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1 bath
$2,800
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
18 5th St, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$2,175
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.House for rent
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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 $2,750 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Highlands?
Average rent prices in Highlands have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highlands is 45% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $110,000/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).