What is the average apartment size in Highland, Denver, CO?

The average size for a Highland, Denver, CO apartment is 799 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Highland?

As of May / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,340 per month, a 0.6% increase from last years average of $2,326.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland?

In Highland, studios rent for $1,766 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,130 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,939 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Highland?

The typical apartment in Highland offers about 799 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Highland?

Studio apartments in Highland average 537 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 707 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,069 sq. ft.

Highland, Denver, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Highland?

The typical rent budget in Highland ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 34% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland?

In Highland, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: July 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $2,340, a 0.6% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,326.

Studio Apartments at $1,766 offer the most budget-friendly option with 537 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 707 square feet for $2,130, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,939 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Denver, CO

Last updated: July 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,340	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,766	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,130	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,939	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Denver, CO have increased by 0.6% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,326 to $2,340.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland, Denver, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Highland, Denver, CO (34%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Highland, Denver, CO?

3,650 or 59% of the households in Highland, Denver, CO are renter-occupied while 2,520 or 41% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Highland?

Athmar Park $1,202/month

College View - South Platte $1,304/month

Harvey Park $1,310/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,906/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland?

Downtown Denver $2,441/month

Belcaro $2,641/month

Cherry Creek $2,966/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Denver, CO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Cherry Creek	$2,966
Belcaro	$2,641
Downtown Denver	$2,441
LoDo	$2,432
Platt Park	$2,363
Speer	$2,363
Highland	$2,340
Washington Park West	$2,147
Southmoor Park	$2,147
City Park	$2,141
Cole	$2,125
RiNo Denver	$2,110
Cheesman Park	$2,088
Stapleton Denver	$2,084
Park Hill Denver	$2,081
Berkeley	$2,057
Jefferson Park	$2,046
University Hills	$2,033
City Park West	$2,018
Baker	$2,008
Hale	$2,000
Lowry Field	$1,986
Denver International Airport	$1,980
Overland	$1,975
West Highland	$1,964
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,946
Gateway Denver	$1,940
Wellshire Denver	$1,932
Sun Valley	$1,893
Five Points	$1,891
Hampden South	$1,845
West Colfax	$1,830
Lincoln Park	$1,786
Uptown Denver	$1,783
Congress Park	$1,758
Fort Logan	$1,686
Bear Valley	$1,683
Capitol Hill	$1,663
Globeville	$1,661
Windsor	$1,653
Indian Creek	$1,648
Harvey Park South	$1,531
University	$1,505
Montbello	$1,488
Hampden	$1,450
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,433
Virginia Village	$1,393
Goldsmith	$1,348
East Colfax	$1,347
Mar Lee	$1,310
Harvey Park	$1,310
College View - South Platte	$1,304
Athmar Park	$1,202

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland is 95% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,340

Highland rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,340

$1,202

Athmar Park rent is 49% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,202

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Highland apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.