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.