Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Highlands Ranch, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Highlands Ranch rent stands today

    Highlands Ranch, CO rent rose 4.7% year over year to a current median of $2,698/month. The month-to-month rent declined by 3.7%, reflecting a recent softening in the market.

  • Vs. national rents

    Highlands Ranch rents run 42.0% above the $1,900/month national median, making it a pricier metro for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $2,250/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,656/month, 2-bedrooms about $2,144/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,435/month in Highlands Ranch, CO. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio segment in Highlands Ranch, CO saw a year-over-year rent increase of 14.8%, diverging from the citywide 4.7% rise. This indicates stronger growth in smaller units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Highlands Ranch

$2,697/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,697 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $797 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highlands Ranch

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch, CO

Average rent prices in Highlands Ranch have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 Ranch, CO

Rent prices in Highlands Ranch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highlands Ranch is $1,922, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands Ranch run $1,661 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,140.

Listings

Studio

$2,250

12%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,656

4%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,144

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,895

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$3,435

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,656

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,144

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,435

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

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

Compare median rent prices in Highlands Ranch and Castle Pines by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highlands Ranch

Median rent price$2,697
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,800
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highlands Ranch, CO is 4% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Highlands Ranch, CO

9814 Salford Ln #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highlands Ranch

1 bed

1 bath

$925

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
1144 Rockhurst Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highlands Ranch

2 beds

1 bath

$1,795

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
8406 Pebble Creek Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highlands Ranch

2 beds

2 baths

$1,895

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.
8381 Pebble Creek Way #101 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highlands Ranch

3 bed 2 bath Condo

8381 Pebble Creek Way #101, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126

3 beds

2 baths

$2,449

$2,249

Price drop

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

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Frequently asked questions for Highlands Ranch, CO

Quick answers to common questions about the Highlands Ranch rental market.

How much is rent in Highlands Ranch?

The average rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,697 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highlands Ranch?

Average rent prices in Highlands Ranch have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Highlands Ranch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highlands Ranch is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $797 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highlands Ranch?

To comfortably afford rent in Highlands Ranch, you'd need to earn approximately $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the lowest rents in Highlands Ranch, while June sees the highest prices, with rents climbing about 15% from winter to summer months.

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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