Last updated on June 29, 2026

Average rent in
Highland Acres, Kent Acres, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Highland Acres

$2,100/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Highland Acres is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.

$1.59

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Highland Acres

16

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Highland Acres rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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, Kent Acres, DE

Average rent prices in Highland Acres have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, Kent 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Highland Acres run $1,405 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,175

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

-

2 bedroom

$1,500

6%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

-

4 bedroom

$2,850

3%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,175

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

34%

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

Compare median rent prices in Highland Acres and Bowleys Quarters by all bedroom counts and property types.

Highland Acres

Median rent price$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Highland Acres, Kent Acres, DE is 5% higher than the median rent in Bowleys Quarters, Bowleys Quarters, MD.

Discover rentals in Highland Acres, Kent Acres, DE

1883 S Dupont Hwy #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Highland Acres house for rent in Kent Acres

APARTMENT - Contemporary - DOVER, DE

1883 S Dupont Hwy #1, Kent Acres, DE 19901

3 beds

1 bath

$2,150

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Highland Acres, Kent 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 $2,100 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Highland Acres?

Average rent prices in Highland Acres have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Highland Acres rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Highland Acres is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 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 $84,000/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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