Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Highlands Ranch, CO

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Highlands Ranch, CO rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,770/month. Renters today are paying $172 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.1% month-over-month decline in October 2026.

  • Highlands Ranch, CO rents run 45.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier suburban markets with a predominance of single-family homes.

  • Price ranges

    Renters in Highlands Ranch, CO can expect to pay from $1,745/month for a 1-bedroom to $3,368/month for 4+ bedrooms. The market has a broad range of bedroom sizes, with 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units making up over 60% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Highlands Ranch

$2,770/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,770 per month as of October 2026. This is 46% above the national average rent, or $870 more per month.

$1.65

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highlands Ranch

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highlands Ranch 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 Ranch, CO

Average rent prices in Highlands Ranch have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,855, whereas a house costs $3,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Highlands Ranch run $1,754 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,104.

Listings

Studio

$2,000

4%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,745

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$2,104

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$3,010

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,367

3%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,104

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,010

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,367

Last 30 days

3%

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$2,770
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,000
increased by58%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highlands Ranch, CO is 8% 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

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.
1144 Rockhurst Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Highlands Ranch

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

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.
4839 Kingston Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highlands Ranch

4839 Kingston Ave available October 3

4839 Kingston Ave, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,719

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.
812 Thames St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highlands Ranch

3 beds

3 baths

$2,795

Price dropped $100Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $2,770 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highlands Ranch?

Average rent prices in Highlands Ranch have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Highlands Ranch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highlands Ranch is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $870 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 $111,000/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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