Last updated on August 31, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Acres South, Highland Acres, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Acres South

$2,200/mo

decreased by15%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Acres South is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $290 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Acres South

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Acres South rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Highland Acres South, Highland Acres, DE

Average rent prices in Highland Acres South have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 15% 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 South, Highland Acres, DE

Rent prices in Highland Acres South vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Highland Acres South is $1,522, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Acres South run $1,445 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,290

8%

-

1 bedroom

$1,400

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

19%

3 bedroom

$1,900

11%

17%

4 bedroom

$2,800

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,290

Last 30 days

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

19%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Highland Acres South, 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 South, Highland Acres, DE compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Highland Acres South and Gender Woods by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Acres South

Median rent price$2,200
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,875
decreased by2%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Acres South, Highland Acres, DE is 17% higher than the median rent in Gender Woods, Brookside, DE.

Discover rentals in Highland Acres South, Highland Acres, DE

6 Tudor Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Acres South house for rent in Highland Acres

Residential Lease, DOVER, DE

6 Tudor Ct, Highland Acres, DE 19901

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Highland Acres South, Highland Acres, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Highland Acres South rental market.

How much is rent in Highland Acres South?

The average rent in Highland Acres South is $2,200 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Acres South?

Average rent prices in Highland Acres South have increased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 15% since last year.

How does Highland Acres South rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Acres South is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $290 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Highland Acres South?

To comfortably afford rent in Highland Acres South, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/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).

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