5+ Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Quartz countertops
- New appliances
Location
1425 Highland Ave, National City, CA 91950, USA|National City
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Property Overview
Highland Houses is a highly rated property (8.3/10 overall) with exceptional value, amenities, and location, each earning a 9/10 rating. Renters can expect modern finishes like quartz countertops and new appliances, strong transparency from management (8/10 trustworthiness), and convenient access to nearby top-rated elementary and middle schools within a short distance.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Middle school nearby- Elementary school nearby
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 1BR/1.0BA | 1 bed | 1 bath | 480 sqft | $1,925 /mo | 1 unit available | LOOK NO FURTHER, THIS BEAUTIFUL GEM IN THE HEART OF NATIONAL CITY! NEWLY REMODELED APARTMENT!!! WITH A ONE MONTH FREE MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! Terms and conditions apply! * This offer is contingent upon approval of your application and the signature of a minimum 10-month lease term!!! Do not miss this opportunity! If you are looking for a FULLY REMODELED 1bd/1ba APARTMENT in the heart of National City, look no further! This home includes appliances such as a range, refrigerator, washer & dryer, and microwave among others, new quartz countertops, beautiful kitchen. WE HONOR AND SALUTE ALL THOSE WHO'VE SERVED. Call us today for details at 760-359-8005. *All pictures shown are for illustration purposes ONLY. Actual floor plans and/or pictures may vary from unit to unit. It is highly recommended that all applicants tour the actual unit before committing. |
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Amenities for Highland Houses
Apartment Amenities
| Dryer | Washer |
Appliances
| In-Unit Laundry | Microwave |
| Range | Refrigerator |
| Stove |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
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Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 5 |
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About Highland Houses
LOOK NO FURTHER, THIS BEAUTIFUL GEM IN THE HEART OF NATIONAL CITY! NEWLY REMODELED APARTMENT!!! WITH A ONE MONTH FREE MOVE IN SPECIAL!!! Terms and conditions apply! * This offer is contingent upon approval of your application and the signature of a minimum 10-month lease term!!! Do not miss this opportunity! If you are looking for a FULLY REMODELED 1bd/1ba APARTMENT in the heart of National City, look no further! This home includes appliances such as a range, refrigerator, washer & dryer, and microwave among others, new quartz countertops, beautiful kitchen. WE HONOR AND SALUTE ALL THOSE WHO'VE SERVED. Call us today for details at 760-359-8005. *All pictures shown are for illustration purposes ONLY. Actual floor plans and/or pictures may vary from unit to unit. It is highly recommended that all applicants tour the actual unit before committing.
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Highland Houses is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Highland Houses has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Highland Houses stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Highland Houses goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Highland Houses receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Highland Houses is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Highland Houses does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.
Highland Houses is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How Highland Houses compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
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Rent trends in National City
1-bedroom apartments at Highland Houses cost about 6% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in National City.
Median rents as of May 2 2026.
National City
National City
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,016 |
| June 2024 | $2,028 |
| July 2024 | $1,996 |
| August 2024 | $1,847 |
| September 2024 | $1,840 |
| October 2024 | $1,742 |
| November 2024 | $1,792 |
| December 2024 | $1,918 |
| January 2025 | $1,802 |
| February 2025 | $1,747 |
| March 2025 | $1,810 |
| April 2025 | $1,871 |
| May 2025 | $1,754 |
| June 2025 | $1,728 |
| July 2025 | $1,709 |
| August 2025 | $1,712 |
| September 2025 | $1,734 |
| October 2025 | $1,753 |
| November 2025 | $1,682 |
| December 2025 | $1,677 |
| January 2026 | $1,666 |
| February 2026 | $1,671 |
| March 2026 | $1,672 |
| April 2026 | $1,699 |
| May 2026 | $1,648 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $2,016 |
| June 2024 | $2,028 |
| July 2024 | $1,996 |
| August 2024 | $1,847 |
| September 2024 | $1,840 |
| October 2024 | $1,742 |
| November 2024 | $1,792 |
| December 2024 | $1,918 |
| January 2025 | $1,802 |
| February 2025 | $1,747 |
| March 2025 | $1,810 |
| April 2025 | $1,871 |
| May 2025 | $1,754 |
| June 2025 | $1,728 |
| July 2025 | $1,709 |
| August 2025 | $1,712 |
| September 2025 | $1,734 |
| October 2025 | $1,753 |
| November 2025 | $1,682 |
| December 2025 | $1,677 |
| January 2026 | $1,666 |
| February 2026 | $1,671 |
| March 2026 | $1,672 |
| April 2026 | $1,699 |
| May 2026 | $1,648 |
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Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near Highland Houses
John A. Otis Elementary School
621 e 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C+
Central Elementary School
933 e ave
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Olivewood
2505 f ave
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Las Palmas
1900 e 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C
Kimball
302 w 18th st
national city, CA, 91950
K-6Public
C+
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Getting around National City near 1425 Highland Ave
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.
Points of interest for 1425 Highland Ave, National City
Groceries
8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk
Shopping
7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk
High schools
9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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