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Last updated on October 15, 2026
Average rent in
The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on October 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in The Highlands
$1,650/mo
20%vs previous year
The average rent in The Highlands is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Highlands
28
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of The Highlands rentals at each price point
Rent trends in The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Average rent prices in The Highlands have decreased by 20% 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
The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Rent prices in The Highlands vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in The Highlands is $1,599, whereas a house costs $2,025. 1-bedroom apartments in The Highlands run $1,488 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,522 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,481 |  8% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 10% | 22% | |
3 bedroom | $1,945 | 21% | 47% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | 6% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Barrett Run | $1,950 | |
Bayard Square | $1,800 | |
Buckman Village | $1,305 | |
Elsmere | $1,875 | |
Greenville | $1,650 | |
Sun Hill | $1,722 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,599 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,772 | 36% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,025 | 18% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,522
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,481
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
22%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,945
Last 30 days
21%
Last year
47%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
6%
Sun Hill
Average rent
$1,722
Elsmere
Average rent
$1,875
Greenville
Average rent
$1,650
Barrett Run
Average rent
$1,950
Buckman Village
Average rent
$1,305
Bayard Square
Average rent
$1,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,599
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$1,772
Last 30 days
36%
Houses
Average rent
$2,025
Last 30 days
18%
The table above reflects average rent prices in The Highlands, Wilmington, 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 The Highlands, Wilmington, DE compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in The Highlands and Sun Hill by all bedroom counts and property types.
The Highlands
13%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Highlands, Wilmington, DE is 4% lower than the median rent in Sun Hill, Chester, PA.
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5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
2000 Delaware Ave #3, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $150Fees 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
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
2454 W 16th St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
The Highlands townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1810 Mount Salem Ln, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
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
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
7 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
2000 Delaware Ave #3, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $150Fees 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
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
2454 W 16th St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 beds
2 baths
$2,995
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 Oct 1
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
7 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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
The Highlands townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1810 Mount Salem Ln, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
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
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
2000 Delaware Ave #3, Wilmington, DE 19806
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Price dropped $150Fees 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
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
7 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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
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Frequently asked questions for The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Quick answers to common questions about the The Highlands rental market.
How much is rent in The Highlands?
The average rent in The Highlands is $1,650 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Highlands?
Average rent prices in The Highlands have decreased by 20% over the last month and have decreased by 20% since last year.
How does The Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Highlands is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in The Highlands?
To comfortably afford rent in The Highlands, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/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).