Average Rent in Highland, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Highland, CA

Average rent prices in Highland have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 28% 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 $1,900, whereas a house costs $3,022. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.


Studio	$2,000	-	213%
1 bedroom	$1,715	1%	7%
2 bedroom	$2,160	3%	14%
3 bedroom	$2,900	3%	1%
4 bedroom	$3,800	6%	16%

		Listings
Cypress	$1,950
East Highlands	$2,216
Lankershim	$1,650
Mentone	$2,450
Thompson Neighborhood Association	$2,150


Apartments	$1,900	5%	No Change
Condos	$1,925	2%	No Change
Houses	$3,022	10%	No Change
Rooms	$750	-	-

Studio

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

213%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,715

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,160

Last 30 days

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

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$2,295

20%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,100

10%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland, CA is 9% higher than the median rent in Banning, CA.

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30598 Independence Ave, Highland, CA 92374

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$2,000–$2,420

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7419 Shasta Ave #1, Highland, CA 92346

1 bed

1 bath

$1,900

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Lankershim apartment for rent in Highland

26250 9th St, Highland, CA 92346

1 bed

1 bath

$1,899

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Mentone house for rent in Highland

$1,600 - 1 Bed 1 Bath House In Mentone With Great Amenities

1352 Jasper Ave #NA, Highland, CA 92359

1 bed

1 bath

$1,600

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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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 $2,295 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland?

Average rent prices in Highland have decreased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 28% since last year.

How does Highland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland is 20% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $385 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Highland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Highland are Lankershim ($1,650/mo), Cypress ($1,950/mo), and Thompson Neighborhood Association ($2,150/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Highland, with rents running approximately 12% lower than November's peak prices. March sees the most competition among renters, while October and December tend to be less competitive months for apartment hunting.

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).