What is the average apartment size in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO?

The average size for a Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO apartment is 1,002 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 Highlands Ranch?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,141 per month, a 2.7% decrease from last years average of $2,200.

What is the average apartment size in Highlands Ranch?

The typical apartment in Highlands Ranch offers about 1,002 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Highlands Ranch?

The typical rent budget in Highlands Ranch ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highlands Ranch?

In Highlands Ranch, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highlands Ranch is $2,141, a 2.7% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,200.

One-bedroom apartments provide 823 square feet for $1,865, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,333 offer 1,135 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,400 sq ft) for $2,823, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,141	1,002 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,865	823 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,333	1,135 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,823	1,400 sq. ft.

Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO rent trends

Rental prices in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO have decreased by 2.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,200 to $2,141.

What's the typical rent budget in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO?

The largest share of rentals in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO (42%) 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 Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO?

8,051 or 21% of the households in Highlands Ranch, Littleton, CO are renter-occupied while 30,195 or 79% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch?

Marston $1,857/month

Littleton City $1,870/month

Highlands Ranch $2,141/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $2,013/month.

Average Rent in Littleton, CO By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Highlands Ranch	$2,141
Littleton City	$1,870
Marston	$1,857

Littleton | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Highlands Ranch is 14% higher than in Littleton City

$2,141

Highlands Ranch rent is the same as Littleton average

Average Rent $2,141

$1,870

Littleton City rent is 13% lower than Littleton average

Average Rent $1,870

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 Highlands Ranch 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.