Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Average rent in
Highlands, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on August 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Highlands
$3,200/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Highlands is $3,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 65% above the national average rent, or $1,260 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highlands
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Highlands rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Highlands, NJ
Average rent prices in Highlands have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $3,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands run $2,467 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,800.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,950 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 7% | 28% | |
2 bedroom | $3,100 | 12% | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $4,500 | No Change | 14% | |
4 bedroom | $9,000 | 7% | 110% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Highlands | $3,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,325 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,450 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,950
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
28%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,100
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,000
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
110%
Highlands
Average rent
$3,200
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,325
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
No Change
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
65%higher than the national median
52%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highlands, NJ is 8% higher than the median rent in Bradley Beach, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,950
13%$3,500
26%$3,132
6%$2,175
2%$2,600
1%$3,400
2%$2,800
$2,600
1%$6,500
14%$3,450
5%$3,200
2%$2,300
36%Discover rentals in Highlands, NJ
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
67 Snug Harbor Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
60 Mathews St #1stFL, Highlands, NJ 07732
3 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
House for rent in Highlands
16 Cornwall St, Highlands, NJ 07732
3 beds
1 bath
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
27 5th St, Highlands, NJ 07732
4 beds
2.5 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
157 Portland Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732
5 beds
3 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
75 Portland Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732
3 beds
2.5 baths
$13,500
House for rent
4d ago
24 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
24 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
9 Gravelly Point Rd #4, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
9 Gravelly Point Rd #4, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1 bath
$3,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
2 William St, Highlands, NJ 07732
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
24 Bay Ave, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
2 Navesink Ave #C2, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$2,700
$2,467
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Highlands
1 Light House Rd, Highlands, NJ 07732
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
$6,000
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Highlands
24 Bay Ave #5, Highlands, NJ 07732
1 bed
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment 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 $3,200 per month as of August 1, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Highlands?
Average rent prices in Highlands have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highlands is 65% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,260 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 $128,000/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).