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 Jul / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,319 per month, a 1.55% decrease from last years average of $2,355.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland?

In Highland, studios rent for $1,699 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,119 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,923 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 33% 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 31, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $2,319, a 1.55% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,355.

Studio Apartments at $1,699 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 $2,119, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $2,923 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Denver, CO

Last updated: August 31, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,319	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,699	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,119	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,923	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Denver, CO have decreased by 1.55% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,355 to $2,319.

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

The largest share of rentals in Highland, Denver, CO (33%) 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 $1,215/month

Harvey Park $1,292/month

College View - South Platte $1,304/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,914/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland?

Downtown Denver $2,448/month

Belcaro $2,687/month

Cherry Creek $2,957/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	$2,957
Belcaro	$2,687
Downtown Denver	$2,448
LoDo	$2,435
Speer	$2,396
Platt Park	$2,387
Highland	$2,319
Southmoor Park	$2,160
Washington Park West	$2,155
Cole	$2,146
Park Hill Denver	$2,137
RiNo Denver	$2,117
City Park	$2,078
Cheesman Park	$2,078
Jefferson Park	$2,074
Stapleton Denver	$2,073
City Park West	$2,028
University Hills	$2,011
Lowry Field	$2,010
Berkeley	$2,001
Overland	$1,996
Baker	$1,995
Hale	$1,981
Gateway Denver	$1,975
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,971
Denver International Airport	$1,939
West Highland	$1,939
Sun Valley	$1,934
Five Points	$1,911
Hampden South	$1,862
West Colfax	$1,860
Wellshire Denver	$1,859
Globeville	$1,779
Uptown Denver	$1,779
Lincoln Park	$1,771
Congress Park	$1,758
Capitol Hill	$1,703
Indian Creek	$1,646
Fort Logan	$1,643
Windsor	$1,643
Bear Valley	$1,636
Harvey Park South	$1,580
Montbello	$1,512
University	$1,471
Hampden	$1,449
Goldsmith	$1,403
Virginia Village	$1,397
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,394
Mar Lee	$1,360
East Colfax	$1,332
College View - South Platte	$1,304
Harvey Park	$1,292
Athmar Park	$1,215

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland is 91% higher than in Athmar Park

$2,319

Highland rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,319

$1,215

Athmar Park rent is 48% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,215

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.