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Rental Market Trends in Highland Park, IL

What is the average rent in Highland Park, IL?

$2,389/month

Average Rent

848 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Highland Park, IL Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Highland Park, IL is $2,389 per month. This is 45% higher than the national average rent price of $1,644/month, making Highland Park one of the most expensive cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Highland Park average $1,922 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Highland Park average $2,389 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Highland Park average $3,599 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Highland Park average $4,942 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,922/month
583 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,389/month
848 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,599/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,942/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,789/month
1,338 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,042/month
520 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,808/month
1,077 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Highland Park, IL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $84 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
Legend
2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Highland Park, IL
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Highland Park, IL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
7% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
79% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Highland Park, IL?

Because the average rent in Highland Park is $2,389, you’ll want to make about $7,963 per month or $95,556 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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Highland Park, IL

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$2,041 - $5,661 Total Monthly Price

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$1,548 - $3,684 Total Monthly Price

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Terraces at Deerfield

625 Deerfield Rd,
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$2,220 - $3,880

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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 June 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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