Rent by ZIP code in Highlands Ranch
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80126 | Douglas County | $2,919 | +5% |
| 80130 | Douglas County | $2,781 | 0% |
| 80129 | Douglas County | $2,216 | -20% |
Rent by bedroom count in Highlands Ranch
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Douglas County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,751 | +6.6% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,831 | +4.4% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,169 | +3.8% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,846 | +4.1% |
| 4 bedroom | $3,183 | +4.4% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Highlands Ranch?
Typical rent across Douglas County is $2,219 as of September 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 9.1% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Douglas County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,052 | +11.3% |
| 2022 | $2,188 | +6.6% |
| 2023 | $2,264 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $2,253 | -0.5% |
| 2025 | $2,223 | -1.3% |
| 2026 (through September) | $2,219 | -0.2% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Highlands Ranch rent questions
- What is the average rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?
- Typical asking rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,781 a month as of September 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $2,216 to $2,919.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Highlands Ranch?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Douglas County is $2,169 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,831 and a three bedroom is $2,846. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Highlands Ranch?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Douglas County is $2,219 as of September 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Highlands Ranch?
- ZIP 80129 has the lowest typical asking rent in Highlands Ranch at $2,216 a month, compared with $2,781 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Highlands Ranch?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Highlands Ranch rent of $2,781, that is about $8,343 a month, or $100,116 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Highlands Ranch sits in the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area.