Last updated on November 15, 2026

Average rent in
North Highlands, CA

Median rent

Median rent in North Highlands

$1,675/mo

decreased by20%

vs previous year

The average rent in North Highlands is $1,675 per month as of November 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.81

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in North Highlands

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of North Highlands rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in North Highlands, CA

Average rent prices in North Highlands have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 20% 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 North Highlands, CA

Rent prices in North Highlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in North Highlands is $1,470, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in North Highlands run $1,310 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.

Listings

Studio

$1,282

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,297

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,597

No Change

16%

3 bedroom

$2,400

No Change

14%

4 bedroom

$2,227

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,282

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,297

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,597

Last year

16%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,227

Last year

10%

Larchmont Village

Average rent

$1,615

Apartments

Average rent

$1,470

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

Condos

Average rent

$1,597

Last 30 days

4%

Houses

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

Rooms

Average rent

$1,007

The table above reflects average rent prices in North Highlands, 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 North Highlands, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in North Highlands and Arden Arcade by all bedroom counts and property types.

North Highlands

Median rent price$1,675
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,987
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in North Highlands, CA is 16% lower than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in North Highlands, CA

3800 Madison Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8

Very good

3800 Madison Ave

3800 Madison Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,325–$1,675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3939 Madison Ave #114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Highlands

2 beds

2 baths

$1,345

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Cottage Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.1

Very good

Cottage Meadows

4146 Madison Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500–$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Sierra Park Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Sierra Park Townhomes

4930 Polk St, North Highlands, CA 95660

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$2,315

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
The Ridge at McClellan - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

The Ridge at McClellan

5520 Generals Pl, North Highlands, CA 95660

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,210–$1,440

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4040 MYRTLE AVENUE #1-24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

4040 MYRTLE AVENUE #1-24

4040 Myrtle Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660

1 bed

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4970 Jackson St #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in North Highlands

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
McClellan Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.8

Very good

McClellan Court Apartments

3430 Freedom Park Dr, North Highlands, CA 95660

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4206 Painter Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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4206 Painter Way North Highlands, CA 95660

4206 Painter Way, North Highlands, CA 95660

3 beds

2 baths

$2,619

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
McClellan Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.8

Very good

McClellan Court Apartments

3430 Freedom Park Dr, North Highlands, CA 95660

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5069 Shell St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in North Highlands

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Sierra Park Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Sierra Park Townhomes

4930 Polk St, North Highlands, CA 95660

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,795–$2,315

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4206 Painter Way - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

4206 Painter Way North Highlands, CA 95660

4206 Painter Way, North Highlands, CA 95660

3 beds

2 baths

$2,619

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
McClellan Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.8

Very good

McClellan Court Apartments

3430 Freedom Park Dr, North Highlands, CA 95660

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3939 Madison Ave #114 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in North Highlands

2 beds

2 baths

$1,345

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
4184 Cornelia Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in North Highlands

3 beds

1 bath

$2,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
McClellan Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

1d ago

8.8

Very good

McClellan Court Apartments

3430 Freedom Park Dr, North Highlands, CA 95660

1 bed

1 bath

$1,125

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4970 Jackson St #D - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in North Highlands

1 bed

1 bath

$1,295

Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
The Ridge at McClellan - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

The Ridge at McClellan

5520 Generals Pl, North Highlands, CA 95660

2 beds

1 bath

$1,440

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3670 Jonothan Way - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Larchmont Village house for rent in North Highlands

3 beds

1.5 baths

$2,350

Price dropped $145Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for North Highlands, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the North Highlands rental market.

How much is rent in North Highlands?

The average rent in North Highlands is $1,675 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in North Highlands?

Average rent prices in North Highlands have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.

How does North Highlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in North Highlands is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in North Highlands?

To comfortably afford rent in North Highlands, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).