Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Highland, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Highland

$2,050/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland is $2,050 per month as of October 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland

12

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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 $1,920, whereas a house costs $3,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland run $1,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,920.

Listings

Studio

$1,677

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,800

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,895

4%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,800

18%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,000

19%

15%

Studio

Average rent

$1,677

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

15%

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$2,050
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland, CA is 11% lower than the median rent in Banning, CA.

Discover rentals in Highland, CA

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Del Flora Apartments

30598 Independence Ave, Highland, CA 92374

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,949–$2,420

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26250 9th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lankershim apartment for rent in Highland

7319 Olive Tree Ln #7319 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Cypress apartment for rent in Highland

Olive Tree 7315-7333 - 7319

7319 Olive Tree Ln #7319, Highland, CA 92346

1 bed

1 bath

$1,750

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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 $2,050 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland?

Average rent prices in Highland have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Highland rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Highland?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Highland are Lankershim ($1,750/mo), Cypress ($1,895/mo), and Thompson Neighborhood Association ($2,064/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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).

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