Highland Beach

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Highland Beach, FL

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Revel in the ocean views in this beautiful coastal neighborhood

Coastal Laidback Ocean Peaceful Scenic

The tranquil town of Highland Beach is nestled along the Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County. Highland Beach is warm year round, giving renters a little piece of paradise. There are plenty of cozy bungalows with beachfront access, perfect for renters who love the proximity to sandy beaches. Enjoy the warm weather by deep sea fishing in the nearby Gulf Stream, stroll over to the beach to sunbathe, or enjoy a nice swim in the ocean. Commuters can take a peaceful drive along A1A Highway to take in the community’s beauty or visit the neighboring towns, which include Delray Beach and Boca Raton. Delicious seafood and eclectic meals can be found at the beachside restaurants, some even offering live entertainment and ocean views. Be the next renter to call the sunny beachside town of Highland Beach home.

Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Gumbo Limbo Nature Center
  • Sandoway House Nature Center
  • Children's Science Explorium
  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
  • American Orchid Society Botanical Garden

Airports

  • Palm Beach International
  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.