What is the average apartment size in Highland?

The average size for a Highland, Lake County, IN apartment is 946 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Highland is $1,718 per month, a 2.72% increase from last years average of $1,672.

What is the average apartment size in Highland?

The typical apartment in Highland offers about 946 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Highland, Lake County, IN 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 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Highland?

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

Last updated: February 24, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $1,718, a 2.72% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,672.

One-bedroom apartments provide 721 square feet for $1,348, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,878 offer 1,043 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Highland, Lake County, IN

Last updated: February 24, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,718	946 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,348	721 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,878	1,043 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Highland, Lake County, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Highland, Lake County, IN have increased by 2.72% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,672 to $1,718.

What's the typical rent budget in Highland, Lake County, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Highland, Lake County, IN (57%) 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, Lake County, IN?

2,525 or 21% of the households in Highland, Lake County, IN are renter-occupied while 9,775 or 79% are owner-occupied.

How Highland Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Highland	$1,718
Indianapolis	$1,252
Jeffersonville	$1,240
Greenwood	$1,369
New Albany	$1,121
Bloomington	$1,631
Noblesville	$1,545
Carmel	$1,658
Fishers	$1,646
Fort Wayne	$1,143
Lafayette	$1,198
Hammond	$1,237
Merrillville	$1,370
Riverdale, IL	$1,107
Tinley Park, IL	$1,931
Lansing, IL	$1,250
Hobart, IN	$1,346
Crown Point, IN	$1,664
Matteson, IL	$2,406
Oak Forest, IL	$1,342
Park Forest, IL	$1,521

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.