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Average Rent in Highland & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 10 apartment communities in Highland, Denver, CO. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,362/mo
▲ +8.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,491/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
10
tracked daily
Units Listed
130
available now
Highland vs Denver, CO Average
Highland is more expensive the Denver, CO average by $75/mo (3%). The citywide average is $2,287/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Highland?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,362 per month across 10 apartment communities and 130 available units. Rents have increased $190 (8.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Element 47 by Windsor Apartments starting at $1,491/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,741/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,267/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $3,235/mo.
Prices range from $1,491 to $4,763 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 24 units are currently listed.
Highland Rent Price History
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Highland
Rent Prices by Apartment in Highland
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Element 47 by Windsor Apartments | $1,491/mo | $2,061/mo | 14 | 4.2 |
| Emery West Highland | $1,512/mo | $1,752/mo | 8 | 3.7 |
| Highlands 32 | $1,526/mo | $2,368/mo | 13 | 4.3 |
| Alton Jefferson Park | $1,555/mo | $1,826/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
| Skyline at Highlands | $1,661/mo | $2,491/mo | 52 | 4.4 |
| Decatur Point Apartments | $1,695/mo | $2,016/mo | 5 | 4.4 |
| Infinity LoHi | $1,742/mo | $2,262/mo | 9 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Highland Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
Search Interest Over Time
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$94,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,362/mo.
Comfortable income
$113,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,491/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Highland is $91,681 , about 19% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Highland
Overall prices in Highland runs above the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Highland's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,362 |
| Utilities | $628 |
| Groceries | $549 |
| Transportation | $1,497 |
| Healthcare | $730 |
| Other goods and services | $1,169 |
| Estimated total | $6,935/mo |
Population
713,734
Median household income
$91,681
Census median rent
$1,770/mo
Rent as % of income
29.0%
Median age
35.2
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Explore Highland Apartments
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