Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
Highland, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Highland

$2,650/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland is $2,650 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% above the national average rent, or $705 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Highland, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Highland, CA

Average rent prices in Highland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Highland, CA

Rent prices in Highland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland is $1,862, whereas a house costs $3,025. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $1,875 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$1,487

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,745

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$2,000

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,900

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,300

2%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,487

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,745

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Highland, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Highland and Banning by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland

Median rent price$2,650
increased by36%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland, CA is 20% higher than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Highland, CA

7816 Church Ave #7816 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Thompson Neighborhood Association apartment for rent in Highland

Church 7816-7820 - 7816

7816 Church Ave #7816, Highland, CA 92346

2 beds

1 bath

$1,845

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 27

26148 Cypress St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lankershim apartment for rent in Highland

Apartment for rent

7736 Ditmar St #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lankershim house for rent in Highland

3 beds

1 bath

$2,650

House for rent

Available Jul 6

7696 Calle Bastia - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

East Highlands condo for rent in Highland

Condominium - Highland, CA

7696 Calle Bastia, Highland, CA 92346

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Highland, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland rental market.

How much is rent in Highland?

The average rent in Highland is $2,650 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland?

Average rent prices in Highland have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Highland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland is 36% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $705 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Highland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Highland are Lankershim ($1,925/mo), Thompson Neighborhood Association ($1,995/mo), and Cypress ($2,125/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Highland?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Highland average around $1,900/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,230/month. Two-bedrooms saw a slight uptick with rents up 1.9% year over year, while one-bedrooms remained relatively stable.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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