What is the average rent in Highland Terrace?

The median asking rent in Highland Terrace is $1,850/mo across 35 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,914/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.

What income do I need to rent in Highland Terrace?

At the 30% rule, the $1,850/mo median asking rent in Highland Terrace takes about $74,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Highland Terrace?

59% of Highland Terrace's 4,634 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Highland Terrace right now?

35 rentals are available in Highland Terrace right now, across the 11 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Highland Terrace cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Highland Terrace's $1,914/mo median is 28% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Highland Terrace, priced and graded.

Median asking rent in Highland Terrace is $1,850/mo across 35 available listings. Current residents pay a median of $1,914/mo (Census estimate) — 28% below the SF Bay Area average and 37% above the national one. 59% of the 4,634 people here rent. Fairway tracks 11 Highland Terrace properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Highland Terrace?

A two-bedroom in Highland Terrace runs $1,850/mo, from live listings across our index.

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
Studio	—	3%	1	Find places →
1 Bedroom	$1,650/mo	3%	1	Find places →
2 Bedroom	$1,850/mo	94%	33	Find places →

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

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income. Highland Terrace's $1,850/mo median asking rent sits in your a stretch range.

Who rents in Highland Terrace

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

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

Under $500

$500–$999

$1,000–$1,499

20%

$1,500–$1,999

19%

$2,000+

47%

Is Highland Terrace a good place to live?

Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Highland Terrace grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsB-

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Highland Terrace$1,85010B-

Tuxedo$2,0134B

Rancho San Antonio$2,39019B-

Reservoir Hill / Meadow Brook$2,24816B

Lynn / Highland Park$2,5507A-

Bella Vista—1A

Clinton$2,04840B+

Oak Tree$1,81816C+

Sausal Creek$2,4009B

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Highland Terrace.

Population4,634

Median Income$70K

Asian

44%

Hispanic

20%

Black

18%

White

11%

Two or More

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Highland Terrace get to work.

Drive Alone60%

Walk/Bike0%

Work from Home10%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Highland Terrace.

Home Types

Single Family

47%

Small Apt Building

44%

Townhouse

Large Apt Building

Mobile Home

Home Age

2000–Present

1980–1999

19%

1960–1979

15%

1940–1959

13%

Before 1939

49%

Renting in Highland Terrace, explained

What is the average rent in Highland Terrace?: The median asking rent in Highland Terrace is $1,850/mo across 35 available listings in Fairway's index. Current residents pay a median of $1,914/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases.
Is Highland Terrace a good place to live?: Broadly yes, with trade-offs: Highland Terrace grades B- overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on housing.
What income do I need to rent in Highland Terrace?: At the 30% rule, the $1,850/mo median asking rent in Highland Terrace takes about $74,000 a year in gross income. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Highland Terrace?: 59% of Highland Terrace's 4,634 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Highland Terrace right now?: 35 rentals are available in Highland Terrace right now, across the 11 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Highland Terrace cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Highland Terrace's $1,914/mo median is 28% below the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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