How much does it cost to rent in Highland, UT?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Highland, UT is $2,593. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Highland cheaper than other Utah cities?

Highland is one of the pricier cities in Utah, ranking #3 out of 56 cities tracked at $2,593/mo.

When was Highland rent data last updated?

Highland rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Highland

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Pop. 20,119·3rd most expensive in Utah·One of the pricier rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$2,593/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

+$628

Rising (Monthly)

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Highland · $2,593

More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

17% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

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At $2,593/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$104,000/yr

Local median income

$186,075/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Highland's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR

$1,141

3 BR

$2,175

Research median

$1,141/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$31,116/yr

At $2,593/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Highland, UT is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,119

Median income

$186,075

Median age

Renters

8.3%

Age distribution

37.4%

18.4%

26.8%

Under 1837.4%

18–3418.4%

35–5426.8%

55–648.3%

65+9.1%

Gender

52.7%

47.3%

Male52.7%

Female47.3%

Race & ethnicity

86.3%

White86.3%

Black1.5%

Hispanic4.1%

Asian2.1%

Other6.1%

Education (25+)

27%

64.4%

No HS diploma1.5%

HS diploma7.2%

Some college27%

Bachelor's+64.4%

Housing tenure

91.7%

Owner91.7%

Renter8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Highland, UT has changed in 5 years

Income

$156,136 → $186,075

up 19.2%

Population

18,913 → 20,119

up 6.4%

Renter share

9.6% → 8.3%

-1.3 pts

Bachelor's+

64.5% → 64.4%

-0.1 pts

Median age

24.3 → 28

+3.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $156,136 to $186,075 across the same window, up 19.2% versus 2021. The population has grown by 6.4% since 2021, moving from about 18,913 residents to roughly 20,119.

Community

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Highland on your salary?

At $2,593/mo, how Highland rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $90,701/yr · Rent = 34.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $64,397/yr · Rent = 48.3% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $74,179/yr · Rent = 41.9% income

rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $132,586/yr · Rent = 23.5% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $169,411/yr · Rent = 18.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $60,298/yr · Rent = 51.6% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $54,442/yr · Rent = 57.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $67,104/yr · Rent = 46.4% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Highland rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Highland. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Highland, UT

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Highland is $2,593/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,141/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,175/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($186,075/yr), Highland ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Highland an affordable city for renters?

Highland is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,593/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($186,075/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Highland falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Highland?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,593/mo in Highland. The local median household income is $186,075/yr, meaning the typical Highland household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Highland?

Rent in Highland has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Highland rent compare to other cities in Utah?

Highland is one of the pricier cities in Utah for rent, ranking #3 out of 56 tracked cities at $2,593/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Highland?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Highland ($2,593/mo): American Fork ($1,689/mo), Draper ($1,742/mo), Pleasant Grove ($1,758/mo).

What percentage of Highland residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.3% of Highland households are renters, while 91.7% are owner-occupied. Highland leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.