Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 2, 2026
Average rent in
Highland, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Highland
$2,725/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Highland is $2,725 per month as of May 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $775 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highland
21
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Highland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Highland, CA
Average rent prices in Highland have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,600 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $2,097 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,602 |  1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,347 | 1% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cypress | $2,563 | |
East Highlands | $2,425 | |
Lankershim | $2,100 | |
Mentone | $2,582 | |
Thompson Neighborhood Association | $2,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,000 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,362 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,050 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,600
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,602
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,347
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Mentone
Average rent
$2,582
East Highlands
Average rent
$2,425
Lankershim
Average rent
$2,100
Thompson Neighborhood Association
Average rent
$2,700
Cypress
Average rent
$2,563
Apartments
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,362
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,050
Last 30 days
5%
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
40%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highland, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Banning, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,100
6%$2,800
5%$1,800
20%$1,950
9%$2,150
6%$2,575
21%$1,956
7%$2,095
10%$2,845
15%$1,995
11%$2,600
1%$1,895
3%Discover rentals in Highland, CA
5d+ ago
1342 Agate Ave, Highland, CA 92359
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lankershim house for rent in Highland
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
East Highlands condo for rent in Highland
7696 Calle Bastia, Highland, CA 92346
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Highlands house for rent in Highland
7739 Somerset Ln, Highland, CA 92346
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
30598 Independence Ave, Highland, CA 92374
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Mentone apartment for rent in Highland
1344 Opal Ave, Highland, CA 92359
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1804 Capri Ave, Highland, CA 92359
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Lankershim house for rent in Highland
26250 9th St, Highland, CA 92346
1 bed
1 bath
$1,899
House for rent
16h ago
Verified
30598 Independence Ave, Highland, CA 92374
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Thompson Neighborhood Association house for rent in Highland
4 beds
2 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jun 15
16h ago
Verified
30598 Independence Ave, Highland, CA 92374
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,500
House for rent
Available May 30
5d+ ago
1804 Capri Ave, Highland, CA 92359
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
30598 Independence Ave, Highland, CA 92374
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,969–$2,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1342 Agate Ave, Highland, CA 92359
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment 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 $2,725 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Highland?
Average rent prices in Highland have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Highland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highland is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Highland?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Highland are Lankershim ($2,100/mo), East Highlands ($2,425/mo), and Cypress ($2,563/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland?
To comfortably afford rent in Highland, you'd need to earn approximately $109,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Highland?
Highland's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $2,200 monthly. Both apartment types experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms up 6.5% and two-bedrooms rising 4.4% year over year.
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).