What is the average rent in Highland?

The median asking rent in Highland is $2,385/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,267/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Highland?

At the 30% rule, the $2,385/mo median asking rent in Highland takes about $95,400 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Highland?

68% of Highland's 3,270 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Highland right now?

3 rentals are available in Highland right now, across the 3 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Highland cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Highland's $2,267/mo median is 15% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Highland, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Highland is $2,385/mo across 3 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $2,267/mo (Census estimate) — 15% below the SF Bay Area average and 62% above the national one. 68% of the 3,270 people here rent. Fairway tracks 3 Highland properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Highland?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,385/mo	33%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$2,195/mo	33%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$4,000/mo	33%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Highland, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

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Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Highland's $2,385/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Highland

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Highland pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

19%

$1,500–$1,999

12%

$2,000+

58%

Is Highland a good place to live?

It depends on your priorities: Highland grades C- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsC

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityB+

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Highland$2,3853C-

Woodland$2,9503C

Elmhurst Park—1C

Webster$2,5506C

Cox$2,4489C-

Fitchburg$2,3755C-

North Stonehurst$2,0359C

Arroyo Viejo$2,35011C+

Iveywood$2,3738C

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Highland.

Population3,270

Median Income$76K

Hispanic

77%

Black

12%

White

Asian

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Highland get to work.

Drive Alone61%

Walk/Bike1%

Work from Home7%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Highland.

Home Types

Single Family

63%

Small Apt Building

19%

Townhouse

Mobile Home

Large Apt Building

Home Age

2000–Present

11%

1980–1999

10%

1960–1979

11%

1940–1959

40%

Before 1939

28%

Renting in Highland, explained

What is the average rent in Highland?: The median asking rent in Highland is $2,385/mo across 3 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $2,267/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Highland a good place to live?: It depends on your priorities: Highland grades C- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Highland?: At the 30% rule, the $2,385/mo median asking rent in Highland takes about $95,400 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Highland?: 68% of Highland's 3,270 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Highland right now?: 3 rentals are available in Highland right now, across the 3 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Highland cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Highland's $2,267/mo median is 15% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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