Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Mission Highlands

$2,272/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mission Highlands is $2,272 per month as of June 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $322 more per month.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mission Highlands

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mission Highlands rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA

Average rent prices in Mission Highlands have decreased 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 Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA

Rent prices in Mission Highlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mission Highlands is $2,322, whereas a house costs $2,695. 1-bedroom apartments in Mission Highlands run $2,071 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,459.

Listings

Studio

$1,600

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,900

1%

10%

2 bedroom

$2,695

12%

-

3 bedroom

$3,195

10%

-

4 bedroom

$3,995

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,195

Last 30 days

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,995

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Mission Highlands, Orcutt, 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 Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Mission Highlands and Downtown Buellton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Mission Highlands

Median rent price$2,272
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by69%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA is 31% lower than the median rent in Downtown Buellton, Buellton, CA.

Discover rentals in Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA

241 E Rice Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Highlands condo for rent in Orcutt

Small Bedroom and Bathroom

241 E Rice Ranch Rd, Orcutt, CA 93455

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Condo for rent

Available Jul 19

527 E Rice Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Mission Highlands condo for rent in Orcutt

Condo for rent

413 E Rice Ranch Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mission Highlands house for rent in Orcutt

3 beds

3 baths

$3,000

House for rent

Available Jul 10

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Frequently asked questions for Mission Highlands, Orcutt, CA

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

How much is rent in Mission Highlands?

The average rent in Mission Highlands is $2,272 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mission Highlands?

Average rent prices in Mission Highlands have decreased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Mission Highlands rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mission Highlands is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $322 more per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Mission Highlands, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/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).

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