Highland Home for Rent

Highland, located a few miles northwest of Downtown San Luis Obispo and near Bishop Peak, is a diverse neighborhood popular with families, retirees, and the California Polytechnic State University community. The area features a mix of mid-20th-century to 1980s homes, many of which have been renovated. The southeast end of Highland is characterized by smaller, more affordable midcentury ranch-style homes and bungalows, often with accessory dwelling units (ADUs) rented by students. The northern part, closer to Bishop Peak, has larger custom homes from the '80s and '90s on spacious lots, attracting younger families. Highland offers several hiking trails, including routes up Bishop Peak, and the nearly 3-mile-long Throop Park with recreational facilities. The neighborhood is served by the highly rated San Luis Coastal Unified School District, with schools like Bishop’s Peak Elementary, Laguna Middle, and San Luis Obispo High. Local amenities include California Fresh Market, Raku Ramen, Milestone Tavern, Scout Coffee, and SloDoCo Donuts. Downtown San Luis Obispo, just a couple of miles southeast, features a variety of dining, shopping, and cultural attractions, such as the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art and the Fremont Theater. The area is safer than the national average, and recent infrastructure improvements have enhanced connectivity to downtown and the Cal Poly campus. SLO Transit bus stops and proximity to Highway 1, Adventist Health Sierra Vista, and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport add to the neighborhood's convenience.