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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,323 per month, a 0.52% decrease from last years average of $2,336.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland?

In Highland, studios rent for $1,740 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,117 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,921 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 $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 37% 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: May 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $2,323, a 0.52% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,336.

Studio Apartments at $1,740 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 $2,117, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,921 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Denver, CO

Last updated: May 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,323	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,740	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,117	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,921	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Denver, CO have decreased by 0.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,336 to $2,323.

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

The largest share of rentals in Highland, Denver, CO (37%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 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 $1,193/month

Mar Lee $1,228/month

Harvey Park $1,294/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,891/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland?

Downtown Denver $2,413/month

Belcaro $2,633/month

Cherry Creek $2,924/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	$2,924
Belcaro	$2,633
Downtown Denver	$2,413
LoDo	$2,405
Platt Park	$2,396
Speer	$2,349
Highland	$2,323
Berkeley	$2,297
Washington Park West	$2,125
City Park	$2,119
Southmoor Park	$2,115
Cole	$2,101
RiNo Denver	$2,083
Park Hill Denver	$2,071
Stapleton Denver	$2,067
Cheesman Park	$2,052
Jefferson Park	$2,033
University Hills	$2,020
Baker	$1,998
City Park West	$1,993
Hale	$1,982
Denver International Airport	$1,970
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,968
Overland	$1,950
West Highland	$1,949
Lowry Field	$1,934
Gateway Denver	$1,934
Wellshire Denver	$1,916
Sun Valley	$1,910
Five Points	$1,874
Harvey Park South	$1,863
West Colfax	$1,835
Hampden South	$1,825
Lincoln Park	$1,773
Uptown Denver	$1,768
Congress Park	$1,760
Fort Logan	$1,669
Capitol Hill	$1,651
Windsor	$1,639
Indian Creek	$1,634
Bear Valley	$1,592
University	$1,489
Montbello	$1,476
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,465
Hampden	$1,434
Virginia Village	$1,409
Goldsmith	$1,331
College View - South Platte	$1,316
East Colfax	$1,309
Harvey Park	$1,294
Mar Lee	$1,228
Athmar Park	$1,193

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland is 95% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,323

Highland rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,323

$1,193

Athmar Park rent is 49% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,193

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.