Highland Park

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Highland Park, MI

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A budget-friendly enclave in suburban Detroit

Suburb Commuter Affordable Parks Golf College

The city of Highland Park is a suburban community located just seven miles north of Downtown Detroit. Almost entirely composed of residential neighborhoods and filled with extremely affordable rental homes and apartments, Highland Park is a terrific option for budget-conscious commuters.

Sitting adjacent to Detroit’s University District, it’s also a great spot for students, faculty, and staff at University of Detroit Mercy and Marygrove College. Detroit Golf Club and Palmer Park sit right on the north side of town, making it easy for you to spend time outdoors without going far.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Highland Park, MI is $594 for a studio, $704 for one bedroom, $816 for two bedrooms, and $803 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highland Park has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$704/month
699 Sq Ft
House
$1,459/month
1,393 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

13

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Creative Learning Center Highland Park

Public

Grades 9-12

207 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Palmer Park
  • Detroit Historical Museum
  • Wayne State University Museum of Natural History
  • Michigan Science Center
  • Campus Martius Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.