Highland Homes for Rent

Highland in Salem is a historic neighborhood bordered by the Willamette River to the west, featuring tree-lined streets and well-preserved homes from the early 1900s. The area is known for its cottages and bungalows, many over a century old, situated on densely populated streets with sidewalks connecting the properties. While the busy areas around Commercial Street and Fairgrounds Road can be noisy, the center of the neighborhood remains relatively quiet. Highland Park, one of Salem's first parks, offers a playground, open grassy field, and tennis courts that can be converted into pickleball courts. River Road Park, further north, provides additional recreational options with soccer fields, basketball courts, a playground, splash pad, and picnic shelter. Local dining options include F/Stop Fitzgerald's taphouse, Slangers food cart, Padington's Pizza, and The Shack dive bar. For shopping, residents can visit the nearby Willamette Town Center, about 3.5 miles away, or local stores like Dollar Tree and Goodwill. The neighborhood is active with events organized by the Highland Neighborhood Association, such as National Night Out, block parties, and seasonal festivals. Highland is about 1.5 miles from downtown Salem, with bike lanes, paths, and Cherriots bus routes 9 and 19 providing easy access to the city center and nearby Keizer. For longer trips, Interstate 5 is approximately 2.5 miles away.