Average Rent in Highland, Denver, CO

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Current Versus Historical Highland, Denver, CO Rents

Highland rentals average $1,950 for a studio rental to $1,025 for a 1-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,950, or roughly $22 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $42 (-2.11%) year-over-year from $1,992 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $158 (-13.35%) year-over-year from $1,183 to $1,025. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $312 (10.79%) year-over-year from $2,888 to $3,200. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $431 (-11.87%) year-over-year from $3,631 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,430 (41.50%) year-over-year from $3,445 to $4,875. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 4.00% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month.
Beds
Price / Sqft
Jun 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio N/A $1,950 $1,992 (-2.11%) $1,778 (9.70%)
1 BR $21.80 $1,025 $1,183 (-13.35%) $2,304 (-55.52%)

Historical Rents in Highland, Denver, CO

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Top Cities Near Highland

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Highland. The average rent in Highland is currently $1,645 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Lakewood, CO, with an average rent of $1,433, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Highland, Denver, CO is Aurora, CO. Monthly rents here are on average $1,660 per month.

Let's compare Highland, Denver, CO's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Highland, Denver, CO is 46.36% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 23.41% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Highland, Denver, CO in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Lakewood, CO $1,046 $1,265 $1,436 $1,433
Denver, CO $1,424 $1,299 $1,993 $1,645
Aurora, CO $875 $1,100 $1,700 $1,660

Top Neighborhoods Near Highland

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Highland. One neighborhood in the area is Capitol Hill. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Highland, Denver, CO in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Highland, Denver, CO is currently around $1,025 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Highland's average rent, which is actually $1,950. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Highland, Capitol Hill has the most affordable average rent at $1,025 per month. Whereas, at $1,025 average rent per month, Capitol Hill is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Highland. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Capitol Hill, Denver, CO $829 $1,099 $1,449 $1,025

Top Counties Near Highland

There are a total of 6 counties located by Highland, Denver, CO. Some of these counties include Jefferson, CO, Adams, CO, and Arapahoe, CO. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,621. That's roughly around $22 per sqft. A total of 5 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Jefferson, CO. Its average rent per month is $1,492. Vice versa, with an average rent of $3,033, Douglas, CO is the most expensive county by Highland, Denver, CO.

Typically, rent for studios in Highland, Denver, CO is 45.51% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Highland, Denver, CO is 25.07% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Jefferson, CO $1,025 $1,265 $1,476 $1,492
Adams, CO $875 $1,131 $1,495 $1,495
Arapahoe, CO $1,100 $1,195 $1,785 $1,597
Denver, CO $1,424 $1,299 $1,993 $1,645
Boulder, CO $2,700 $1,521 $1,895 $1,933
Douglas, CO N/A $1,758 $2,300 $3,033

Top Zipcodes Near Highland

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Highland, Denver, CO. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,145. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 80203, Denver, CO at $1,025 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,265 per month is 80214, Lakewood, CO.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $953. That's at least $26 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Highland, Denver, CO is $1,166 per month. Or in other words, $23 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,566 per month. Which comes out to $24 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Highland, Denver, CO. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
80203, Denver, CO $895 $1,094 $1,799 $1,025
80214, Lakewood, CO $1,010 $1,237 $1,333 $1,265

Frequently Asked Questions - Highland Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Highland, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for Highland, Denver, CO apartments for rent is approximately $1,950. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Highland, Denver, CO rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Highland, Denver, CO.
How much is a studio apartment in Highland, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,950. There are a total of 21 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Highland.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Highland, Denver, CO?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,025 and an average price per square feet of $21.80. There are a total of 3 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Highland.
How have rent prices in Highland, Denver, CO changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Highland, Denver, CO can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.13%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.11%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.12% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Highland, Denver, CO?
A reasonable rent price in Highland, Denver, CO is around $1,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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