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Last updated on August 31, 2026
Average rent in
The Highlands, Wilmington, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on August 31, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in The Highlands
$1,847/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in The Highlands is $1,847 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $62 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in The Highlands
25
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 81% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in The Highlands run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,495 | 1% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,435 | 11% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,820 | 12% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,995 |  17% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 8% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Barrett Run | $2,300 | |
Bayard Square | $1,900 | |
Buckman Village | $1,350 | |
Elsmere | $1,930 | |
Greenville | $1,845 | |
Sun Hill | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 25% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | 36% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,295 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
1%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,435
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,820
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
17%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
8%
Sun Hill
Average rent
$1,650
Elsmere
Average rent
$1,930
Greenville
Average rent
$1,845
Barrett Run
Average rent
$2,300
Buckman Village
Average rent
$1,350
Bayard Square
Average rent
$1,900
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
25%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
36%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
12%
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
3%lower than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in The Highlands, Wilmington, DE is 12% higher than the median rent in Sun Hill, Chester, PA.
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5d+ ago
The Highlands townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1810 Mount Salem Ln, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
2454 W 16th St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
15 Brandywine Falls Rd #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
7 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
7 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
2454 W 16th St #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
4 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
The Highlands townhouse for rent in Wilmington
1810 Mount Salem Ln, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
2 baths
$3,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
The Highlands house for rent in Wilmington
15 Brandywine Falls Rd #1, Wilmington, DE 19806
3 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
The Highlands apartment for rent in Wilmington
7 Rockford Rd, Wilmington, DE 19806
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
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 $1,847 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in The Highlands?
Average rent prices in The Highlands have increased by 81% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does The Highlands rent compare to the national average?
Rent in The Highlands is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 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 $74,000/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).