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 Jun / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,314 per month, a 1.05% decrease from last years average of $2,339.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland?

In Highland, studios rent for $1,710 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,110 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,924 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: August 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $2,314, a 1.05% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,339.

Studio Apartments at $1,710 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 $2,110, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,924 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Denver, CO

Last updated: August 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,314	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,710	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,110	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,924	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Denver, CO have decreased by 1.05% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,339 to $2,314.

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 $1,221/month

Harvey Park $1,248/month

College View - South Platte $1,287/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,910/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland?

Downtown Denver $2,453/month

Belcaro $2,637/month

Cherry Creek $2,953/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	$2,953
Belcaro	$2,637
Downtown Denver	$2,453
LoDo	$2,424
Platt Park	$2,381
Speer	$2,370
Highland	$2,314
Cole	$2,175
Washington Park West	$2,162
Park Hill Denver	$2,141
Southmoor Park	$2,134
RiNo Denver	$2,125
Cheesman Park	$2,088
City Park	$2,085
Stapleton Denver	$2,058
Jefferson Park	$2,037
City Park West	$2,022
Berkeley	$2,022
University Hills	$2,008
Lowry Field	$1,997
Overland	$1,992
Baker	$1,991
Hale	$1,990
Gateway Denver	$1,986
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,953
Denver International Airport	$1,949
West Highland	$1,947
Sun Valley	$1,917
Five Points	$1,890
Wellshire Denver	$1,860
West Colfax	$1,858
Hampden South	$1,852
Globeville	$1,788
Uptown Denver	$1,779
Congress Park	$1,769
Lincoln Park	$1,769
Capitol Hill	$1,672
Bear Valley	$1,663
Indian Creek	$1,655
Fort Logan	$1,651
Windsor	$1,637
Harvey Park South	$1,595
Montbello	$1,529
University	$1,476
Hampden	$1,445
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,422
Virginia Village	$1,407
Goldsmith	$1,384
East Colfax	$1,370
Mar Lee	$1,357
College View - South Platte	$1,287
Harvey Park	$1,248
Athmar Park	$1,221

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland is 90% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,314

Highland rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,314

$1,221

Athmar Park rent is 47% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,221

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.