Last updated on August 24, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Park, Seattle, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Park

$2,340/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Park is $2,340 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $415 more per month.

$2.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Park

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Park 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 Highland Park, Seattle, WA

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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 Highland Park, Seattle, WA

Rent prices in Highland Park vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $1,497, whereas a house costs $3,348. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Park run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,710.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,595

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,975

17%

No Change

3 bedroom

$3,399

7%

25%

4 bedroom

$4,195

7%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

17%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,399

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

25%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,195

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland Park, Seattle, WA, 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 Highland Park, Seattle, WA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Highland Park and Riverton Boulevard Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Park

Median rent price$2,340
increased by22%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,762
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Park, Seattle, WA is 33% higher than the median rent in Riverton Boulevard Park, Burien, WA.

Discover rentals in Highland Park, Seattle, WA

8816 10th Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Highland Park house for rent in Seattle

House for rent

7924 13th Ave Sw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Park house for rent in Seattle

7924 13th Ave SW, Seattle - 1

7924 13th Ave Sw #1, Seattle, WA 98106

4 beds

2 baths

$4,050

$3,850

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 17

8626 13th Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Park house for rent in Seattle

142 - Highland Park Family Retreat

8626 13th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA 98106

4 beds

2 baths

$5,500

$5,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 14

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Frequently asked questions for Highland Park, Seattle, WA

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 $2,340 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Park?

Average rent prices in Highland Park have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Highland Park rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Park is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 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 $94,000/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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