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Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
Highland Acres, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Highland Acres
$1,995/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in Highland Acres is $1,995 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $95 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Highland Acres
18
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Highland Acres rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Highland Acres, DE
Average rent prices in Highland Acres have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Highland Acres, DE
Rent prices in Highland Acres vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Acres is $1,595, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Acres run $1,512 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,565.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,305 | No Change |  3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,455 | - | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | No Change | 27% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | - | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Highland Acres South | $2,000 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,550 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,150 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,305
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,455
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last year
27%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
Highland Acres South
Average rent
$2,000
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland Acres, DE, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Highland Acres, DE compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Highland Acres and Cheswold by all bedroom counts and property types.
Highland Acres
5%higher than the national median
8%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Highland Acres, DE is 3% lower than the median rent in Cheswold, DE.
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17%Discover rentals in Highland Acres, DE
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South apartment for rent in Highland Acres
53 Shamrock Ave, Highland Acres, DE 19901
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
322 Wilmas Way, Highland Acres, DE 19901
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
6 Tudor Ct, Highland Acres, DE 19901
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
6 W Bradys Ln #NA, Highland Acres, DE 19901
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
699 S Old Mill Rd #1, Highland Acres, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
97B Richardson Cir, Highland Acres, DE 19901
Studio
1 bath
$1,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
6 W Bradys Ln #NA, Highland Acres, DE 19901
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
6 Tudor Ct, Highland Acres, DE 19901
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
6 W Bradys Ln #NA, Highland Acres, DE 19901
5 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Nov 15
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
56 Candlewick Dr, Highland Acres, DE 19901
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
699 S Old Mill Rd #1, Highland Acres, DE 19901
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres
322 Wilmas Way, Highland Acres, DE 19901
4 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Highland Acres, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the Highland Acres rental market.
How much is rent in Highland Acres?
The average rent in Highland Acres is $1,995 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Highland Acres?
Average rent prices in Highland Acres have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does Highland Acres rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Highland Acres is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $95 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland Acres?
To comfortably afford rent in Highland Acres, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).