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Rental Market Trends in Highlands Ranch, CO

What is the average rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?

$1,868/month

Average Rent

819 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-3.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Highlands Ranch, CO is $1,868 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Highlands Ranch rent prices are 14% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Highlands Ranch, you can expect to pay about $1,963 per month for a studio, $1,868 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,332 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,925 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,963/month
635 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,868/month
819 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,332/month
1,133 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,925/month
1,406 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,197/month
1,967 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,037/month
2,950 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,684/month
1,372 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,978/month
2,029 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Highlands Ranch, CO?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 3.1%, which averages out to $57 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Highlands Ranch, CO
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Highlands Ranch, CO
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
80% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch?

Based on current rent prices, Brownstones at Town Center, Highlands Ranch-Lone Tree and Gold Peak at Palomino Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brownstones at Town Center
$1,814/month
768 Sq Ft
Highlands Ranch-Lone Tree
$1,937/month
766 Sq Ft
Gold Peak at Palomino Park
$2,056/month
919 Sq Ft
Verona
$2,095/month
776 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch?

Based on current rent prices, Verona, Gold Peak at Palomino Park and Highlands Ranch-Lone Tree are the most expensive neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Verona
$2,095/month
776 Sq Ft
Gold Peak at Palomino Park
$2,056/month
919 Sq Ft
Highlands Ranch-Lone Tree
$1,937/month
766 Sq Ft
Brownstones at Town Center
$1,814/month
768 Sq Ft

Which Highlands Ranch neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch with the most apartments available are Highlands Ranch-Lone Tree, Gold Peak at Palomino Park and Verona .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Highlands Ranch-Lone Tree
$1,937/month
766 Sq Ft
Gold Peak at Palomino Park
$2,056/month
919 Sq Ft
Verona
$2,095/month
776 Sq Ft
Brownstones at Town Center
$1,814/month
768 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Highlands Ranch, CO?

Because the average rent in Highlands Ranch is $1,868, you’ll want to make about $6,226 per month or $74,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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