how much a fence per acre
1 An electric fence can cost $0.05-$0.75 a foot for do-it-yourself installation, depending on the number of strands and whether it's smooth or high tensile wire, or $50-$650 to enclose an acre and $2,700-$4,000 for a mile of electric fence. For do-it-yourselfers, a manual post driver typically costs $20-$50, and can be rented for $10-$20 a day. 2  A powered post driver rents for about $50-$60 a day, depending on location and model. 3  For details, see How Much Does a Fence Post Cost.
1 A woven wire fence (a wire net of vertical and horizontal wires) to keep pets or livestock in and/or wildlife out typically costs $0.40-$1.50 a foot for do-it-yourself materials, or $350-$1,300 to enclose a square acre. Vinyl fence prices can vary from $4-$12 a foot for do-it-yourself materials for a ranch-style rail fence, to $15-$70 a foot for a 6' privacy fence. 2  For details, see How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost.