Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Southern Methodist University, TX

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$1,966/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $1,966 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $66 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park 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 Southern Methodist University, TX

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 7% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Southern Methodist University, TX

Rent prices in Highland Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $1,894, whereas a house costs $5,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,697 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,447.

Listings

Studio

$990

-

35%

1 bedroom

$1,687

-

3%

2 bedroom

$2,370

-

3%

3 bedroom

$4,975

-

20%

4 bedroom

$9,397

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$990

Last year

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,370

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,975

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,397

The table above reflects average rent prices in Southern Methodist University, TX, 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.

Discover rentals in Southern Methodist University, TX

5600 Smu Blvd #12718 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dallas

5600 Smu Blvd #12718, Dallas, TX 75206

2 beds

2 baths

$1,225

5717 Mccommas Blvd #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lower Greenville apartment for rent in Dallas

ResidentialLease, Dallas, TX

5717 Mccommas Blvd #C, Dallas, TX 75206

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

5460 Amesbury Dr #3613 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dallas

8 weeks freeoutstanding apartment in Amesbury Drive

5460 Amesbury Dr #3613, Dallas, TX 75206

2 beds

2 baths

$1,299

5909 Birchbrook Dr #129 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Dallas

ResidentialLease, Dallas, TX

5909 Birchbrook Dr #129, Dallas, TX 75206

3 beds

2 baths

$1,699

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Frequently asked questions for Southern Methodist University, TX

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland Park rental market.

How much is rent in Highland Park?

The average rent in Highland Park is $1,966 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $66 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland Park?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland Park, you'd need to earn approximately $79,000/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).

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