Find Apartments in Highland Park, NJ

The small borough of Highland Park packs a big punch. At a total area of only 1.8 square miles, Highland Park makes up in character for what it lacks in land. The history of the area dates back to the 1600s, when the native Lenape people lived in modern-day Highland Park. A century later, a group of wealthy Europeans established settlements there, and modern forms of transit including the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the New Jersey Railroad were established in the 1800s. These days the history of strong community action and leadership shine through in the city. A largely residential borough, Highland Park offers a high quality of life to apartment and single-family home dwellers alike. To begin your apartment search, consult our Highland Park Apartment Guide [AptGuideLink], and to get words of wisdom from those in the know, check out our Local Talk [LocalTalkLink].

Highland Park Apartment Rental Trends

Competition can be stiff in Highland Park's crowded rental market, but there are great apartments to be had—and sometimes at a steal of a deal. For singles seeking a one-bedroom apartment, the average one-bedroom cost ||1BRrentpull|| in the month of ||monthpull||. For those looking for more room, two-bedroom apartments averaged ||2BRrentpull|| during the same month, while three-bedroom apartments averaged rents of ||3BRrentpull|| during the month of ||monthpull||. If you're looking to start your Highland park search, there's no time like the present—consult our rental listings.

Celebrity Sightings

There are many significant figures who are both current and former residents of Highland Park. These include mathematician Israel Gelfand, physicist Alan Guth, actor Willie Garson, Baltimore Ravens tight end L.J. Smith and illustrator Darrell K. Sweet. Model Suzy Parker also grew up and went to school in Highland Park. You might be lucky enough to see a celebrity outside your apartment one day!

Highland Park History

Highland Park was largely agricultural until the mid-1800s, when residential development began. It gained its official name in 1870; the borough is named after the new housing development. The local fire department formed in 1899 and in the 1905 New Jersey census, 147 homes were counted. Over the last century, residential plots have begun getting smaller as planned development continued to spread. The nineteenth and twentieth centuries brought industrial development to Highland Park—did you know that the town is the birthplace of the Band-Aid? Today, though, Highland Park is mainly made up of single-family homes and apartments, with residents commuting to nearby towns for work.

Attractions to Remember

Highland Park has a wide variety of attractions destined to get you out of your apartment and exploring your new community. Main Street Highland Park is the city's downtown area and main gathering spot, with a mix of businesses and annual events to draw people on a regular basis. The Highland Park Recreation Department offers programming for children and adults alike, including sports and community activities of all stripes. Another intriguing attraction is the Baseball Warehouse, a baseball and softball school established in 2001. Whether you're looking to perfect your swing, run faster, slide harder or catch with more accuracy, the Baseball Warehouse can help you out. And on a sunny day, a camera and a picnic lunch can take you far as you explore your new home.

The Arts Scene

The arts are a big deal in Highland Park. Whether you're a movie buff, a music fan, a museum aficionado or a visual-arts hobbyist, you'll find what you're seeking here. The Academy of Art of Highland Park & Gallery is a school dedicated to teaching the visual arts to adults and kids alike, with a wide variety of accessible, fun classes. You can learn to tango or salsa the night away at the Arthur Murray Dance Studio, or simply pick up the latest flick at Nanni's – Krauszer's Food and Video. Whatever kind of nightlife and entertainment you're looking for exists in Highland Park – that one of the many reasons this is a great place to live!