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

The average size for a Highland, Denver, CO apartment is 800 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 Aug / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,345 per month, a 0.09% increase from last years average of $2,343.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland?

In Highland, studios rent for $1,722 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,129 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,980 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Highland?

The typical apartment in Highland offers about 800 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 708 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 32% 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: October 01, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $2,345, a 0.09% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,343.

Studio Apartments at $1,722 offer the most budget-friendly option with 537 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 708 square feet for $2,129, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,980 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Denver, CO

Last updated: October 01, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,345	800 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,722	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,129	708 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,980	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Denver, CO have increased by 0.09% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,343 to $2,345.

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

The largest share of rentals in Highland, Denver, CO (32%) 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 $1,207/month

Harvey Park $1,284/month

College View - South Platte $1,308/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,922/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland?

Downtown Denver $2,475/month

Belcaro $2,684/month

Cherry Creek $2,970/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	$2,970
Belcaro	$2,684
Downtown Denver	$2,475
LoDo	$2,444
Speer	$2,403
Platt Park	$2,372
Highland	$2,345
Washington Park West	$2,167
Southmoor Park	$2,154
Cole	$2,134
Park Hill Denver	$2,126
RiNo Denver	$2,121
Jefferson Park	$2,095
City Park	$2,090
Stapleton Denver	$2,079
Cheesman Park	$2,079
Lowry Field	$2,056
City Park West	$2,038
Berkeley	$2,012
Hale	$2,003
University Hills	$1,994
Baker	$1,986
Overland	$1,977
Gateway Denver	$1,976
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,970
Denver International Airport	$1,951
West Highland	$1,947
Five Points	$1,937
Wellshire Denver	$1,887
Hampden South	$1,879
Sun Valley	$1,872
West Colfax	$1,855
Lincoln Park	$1,799
Uptown Denver	$1,784
Congress Park	$1,773
Globeville	$1,768
Capitol Hill	$1,698
Fort Logan	$1,678
Indian Creek	$1,661
Windsor	$1,639
Bear Valley	$1,625
Harvey Park South	$1,591
University	$1,479
Hampden	$1,455
Montbello	$1,446
Goldsmith	$1,415
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,413
Virginia Village	$1,396
East Colfax	$1,366
Mar Lee	$1,327
College View - South Platte	$1,308
Harvey Park	$1,284
Athmar Park	$1,207

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland is 94% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,345

Highland rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,345

$1,207

Athmar Park rent is 49% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,207

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.