What is the average apartment size in Highland Park?

The average size for a Highland Park, NJ apartment is 818 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 Park?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Highland Park is $2,286 per month, a 1.41% decrease from last year’s average of $2,318.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, studios rent for $1,782 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,114 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,417 per month.

What is the average apartment size in Highland Park?

The typical apartment in Highland Park offers about 818 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 Park?

Studio apartments in Highland Park average 451 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 683 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 948 sq. ft.

Highland Park, NJ Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Highland Park ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 66% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland Park?

In Highland Park, 61% of households rent while 39% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland Park is $2,286, a 1.41% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,318.

Studio Apartments at $1,782 offer the most budget-friendly option with 451 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 683 square feet for $2,114, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,417 offer 948 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland Park, NJ

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,286	818 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,782	451 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,114	683 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,417	948 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland Park, NJ rent trends

Rental prices in Highland Park, NJ have decreased by 1.41% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,318 to $2,286.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland Park, NJ?

The largest share of rentals in Highland Park, NJ (66%) 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 Park, NJ?

3,985 or 61% of the households in Highland Park, NJ are renter-occupied while 2,533 or 39% are owner-occupied.

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How Highland Park Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Highland Park	$2,286
Bayonne	$2,633
Hoboken	$4,513
Summit	$2,844
Elizabeth	$1,887
East Orange	$1,832
Paterson	$1,724
Camden	$1,418
Jersey City	$3,768
Newark	$1,746
Jersey Shore	$2,148
Carteret	$2,419
Garwood	$3,207
Metuchen	$3,029
South Plainfield	$2,532
Sayreville	$1,916
Matawan	$2,177
South River	$2,002
Middlesex	$2,310

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 Park 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.