Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Highwood, IL

Median rent

Median rent in Highwood

$2,582/mo

decreased by12%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highwood is $2,582 per month as of November 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $682 more per month.

$2.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highwood

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highwood rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Highwood, IL

Average rent prices in Highwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% 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 Highwood, IL

Rent prices in Highwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highwood is $2,627, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Highwood run $2,207 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,833.

Listings

Studio

$1,725

3%

1%

1 bedroom

$2,250

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$2,711

5%

7%

3 bedroom

$3,990

No Change

6%

4 bedroom

$5,000

No Change

86%

Studio

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,711

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,990

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last year

86%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Highwood, IL.

Apartments

Average rent

$2,627

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

3%

Condos

Average rent

$3,004

Last 30 days

40%

Houses

Average rent

$3,600

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highwood, IL, 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 Highwood, IL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Highwood and Beach Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highwood

Median rent price$2,582
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highwood, IL is 84% higher than the median rent in Beach Park, IL.

Discover rentals in Highwood, IL

104 Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highwood

Residential Lease, Highwood, IL

104 Michigan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
546 Green Bay Rd #205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

546 Green Bay Rd #205, Highwood, IL 60040

2 beds

2 baths

$2,627

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.
546 Green Bay Rd #507 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

546 Green Bay Rd #507, Highwood, IL 60040

2 beds

2 baths

$2,661

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.
546 Green Bay Rd #310 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

546 Green Bay Rd #310, Highwood, IL 60040

2 beds

2 baths

$2,833

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.
246 Green Bay Rd #404 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highwood

246 Green Bay Rd #404, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

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.
440 Green Bay Rd #601 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

440 Green Bay Rd #601, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,582

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.
440 Green Bay Rd #401 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

440 Green Bay Rd #401, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,409

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.
440 Green Bay Rd #312 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

440 Green Bay Rd #312, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,287

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.
Webster Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Webster Place

25 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

3 beds

2 baths

$3,824

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.
87 Westover Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highwood

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.
Webster Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

Webster Place

25 Clay Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

3 beds

2 baths

$3,824

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.
440 Green Bay Rd #312 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

440 Green Bay Rd #312, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,287

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.
546 Green Bay Rd #203 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

546 Green Bay Rd #203, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,019

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.
87 Westover Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highwood

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.
546 Green Bay Rd #203 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Highwood

546 Green Bay Rd #203, Highwood, IL 60040

1 bed

1 bath

$2,019

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.
87 Westover Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit
3D tour

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Highwood

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.
104 Michigan Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Highwood

Residential Lease, Highwood, IL

104 Michigan Ave, Highwood, IL 60040

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Highwood, IL

Quick answers to common questions about the Highwood rental market.

How much is rent in Highwood?

The average rent in Highwood is $2,582 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highwood?

Average rent prices in Highwood have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 12% since last year.

How does Highwood rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highwood is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $682 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highwood?

To comfortably afford rent in Highwood, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).