Highlands Ranch, CO—80130

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highlands Ranch, CO is $3,250, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highlands Ranch, CO is 1-bedrooms: $1,640, 2-bedrooms: $3,000, 3-bedrooms: $3,080, 4-bedrooms: $3,370. The most common rental property sizes in Highlands Ranch, CO are 3-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 33.2% and 27.1% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands Ranch, CO has a population of 25,300, which has decreased by -12.6% over the past 5 years. Highlands Ranch, CO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.5% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 67.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 29.2% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands Ranch, CO is a predominantly white area, with 74.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highlands Ranch, CO is hispanic, making up 9.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.6% of the population in Highlands Ranch, CO, and this percentage has increased by 8.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highlands Ranch, CO under the Section 8 program is 0.0%. 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.