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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $2,282 per month, a 1.36% decrease from last years average of $2,314.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Highland?

In Highland, studios rent for $1,730 per month, one-bedroom units average $2,072 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $2,876 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 35% 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 12, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $2,282, a 1.36% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,314.

Studio Apartments at $1,730 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 $2,072, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,876 offer 1,069 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Denver, CO

Last updated: May 12, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,282	799 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,730	537 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$2,072	707 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,876	1,069 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Denver, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Denver, CO have decreased by 1.36% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,314 to $2,282.

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

The largest share of rentals in Highland, Denver, CO (35%) 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?

East Colfax $1,303/month

Harvey Park $1,306/month

College View - South Platte $1,320/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,887/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Highland?

Downtown Denver $2,442/month

Belcaro $2,644/month

Cherry Creek $2,919/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	$2,919
Belcaro	$2,644
Downtown Denver	$2,442
Platt Park	$2,403
LoDo	$2,400
Speer	$2,334
Highland	$2,282
Berkeley	$2,181
Southmoor Park	$2,119
Washington Park West	$2,116
Cole	$2,110
City Park	$2,109
RiNo Denver	$2,084
Stapleton Denver	$2,061
Cheesman Park	$2,059
University Hills	$2,015
Jefferson Park	$2,005
City Park West	$1,986
Hale	$1,986
Baker	$1,986
West Highland	$1,975
Denver International Airport	$1,963
Green Valley Ranch Denver	$1,940
Lowry Field	$1,925
Gateway Denver	$1,923
Wellshire Denver	$1,922
Overland	$1,917
Five Points	$1,868
West Colfax	$1,843
Park Hill Denver	$1,802
Congress Park	$1,793
Hampden South	$1,776
Lincoln Park	$1,772
Uptown Denver	$1,762
Fort Logan	$1,714
Globeville	$1,656
Harvey Park South	$1,650
Capitol Hill	$1,649
Windsor	$1,644
Indian Creek	$1,628
Bear Valley	$1,590
Washington Virginia Vale	$1,493
University	$1,482
Montbello	$1,472
Virginia Village	$1,415
Hampden	$1,412
Goldsmith	$1,344
College View - South Platte	$1,320
Harvey Park	$1,306
East Colfax	$1,303

Denver | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highland is 15% higher than in Baker

$2,282

Highland rent is the same as Denver average

Average Rent $2,282

$1,986

Baker rent is 13% lower than Denver average

Average Rent $1,986

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.