Highlands Ranch

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Highlands Ranch, CO

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Enjoy a quiet home life in this attractive Denver suburb.

Suburb Commuter Upscale Mountains Parks Outdoors

Highlands Ranch is a large, upscale, suburban community located ten miles south of Denver. Large public parks are everywhere, most of which are full of trails to explore on foot or by bike; the largest, Chatfield State Park, also contains a huge lake, which is a popular spot for boating and swimming. Highlands Ranch also provides several facilities for golf, tennis, soccer, and other sports, and of course the nearby mountains offer excellent grounds for skiing, hiking, and biking.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Highlands Ranch, CO is $1,891 for a studio, $1,960 for one bedroom, $2,343 for two bedrooms, and $2,954 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highlands Ranch has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,960/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$3,725/month
2,696 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

54

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

Redstone Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

412 Students

10
out of 10

Northridge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

566 Students

9
out of 10

Stone Mountain Elementary

Public

Grades PK-6

515 Students

9
out of 10

Bear Canyon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

393 Students

9
out of 10

Heritage Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

372 Students

9
out of 10

Ranch View Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

822 Students

7
out of 10

Mountain Ridge Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

865 Students

5
out of 10

Cresthill Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

670 Students

5
out of 10

Rock Canyon High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,377 Students

10
out of 10

Mountain Vista High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,259 Students

9
out of 10

Thunderridge High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,881 Students

9
out of 10

Highlands Ranch High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,538 Students

7
out of 10

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