Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Highlands Ranch, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Highlands Ranch, CO rent rose 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,755/month. Renters are paying $70 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a recent trough in March 2026.

  • Highlands Ranch runs 41.3% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher tier of rental markets with a limited total rental inventory of 51 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Highlands Ranch rent for $1,963/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,854/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,495/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Highlands Ranch

$2,755/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,755 per month as of June 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $805 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highlands Ranch

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 3% 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 $2,067, whereas a house costs $3,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands Ranch run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,159.

Listings

Studio

$1,963

8%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,853

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$2,200

4%

5%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,495

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,963

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,853

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,495

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

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$2,755
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,900
increased by49%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highlands Ranch, CO is 5% lower than the median rent in Castle Pines, CO.

Discover rentals in Highlands Ranch, CO

9814 Salford Ln #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highlands Ranch

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 19

1261 Carlyle Park Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highlands Ranch

2 beds

2 baths

$1,995

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

Condo for rent

3846 Canyon Ranch Rd #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highlands Ranch

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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

House for rent

6444 Silver Mesa Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highlands Ranch

3 beds

3 baths

$2,150

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

House for rent

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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 $2,755 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highlands Ranch?

Average rent prices in Highlands Ranch have increased by 3% 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 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $805 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 $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 Ranch?

Highlands Ranch one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current rental market in this master-planned Colorado community.

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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