Highlands Ranch, CO—80129

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highlands Ranch, CO is $2,480, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highlands Ranch, CO is 1-bedrooms: $1,830, 2-bedrooms: $2,450, 3-bedrooms: $3,010, 4-bedrooms: $3,630. The most common rental property sizes in Highlands Ranch, CO are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 42.7% and 29.4% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands Ranch, CO has a population of 29,500, which has decreased by -1.9% over the past 5 years. Highlands Ranch, CO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.3% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 63.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 28.5% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands Ranch, CO is a predominantly white area, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highlands Ranch, CO is hispanic, making up 10.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.9% of the population in Highlands Ranch, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 1.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highlands Ranch, CO under the Section 8 program is 0.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Highlands Ranch, CO, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.