Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Middletown, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Middletown, CT rent is essentially flat month over month and slipped 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,666/month. Renters today are paying $21 less per month on average than last year, a modest decline amid stable recent rents.
Compared to national trends
Middletown is 12.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 51 total rentals offering a small but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Middletown are $1,325/month, 1-bedrooms $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms $1,750/month, 3-bedrooms $2,295/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,775/month. These figures reflect the range of rents across bedroom sizes in the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Middletown climbed 20.6% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide decline. This segment's rise shows a distinct trend in larger rental units compared to the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Middletown
$1,666/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Middletown is $1,666 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $234 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middletown
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middletown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Middletown, CT
Average rent prices in Middletown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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
Middletown, CT
Rent prices in Middletown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $1,642, whereas a house costs $2,512. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,325 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | No Change | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 |  3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,775 | No Change | 21% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Middletown, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,642 | No Change | 9% | |
Condos | $1,925 | No Change | 10% | |
Houses | $2,512 | No Change | 39% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,325
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,775
Last year
21%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Middletown, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,642
Last year
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,925
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,512
Last year
39%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Middletown, CT, 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 Middletown, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Middletown and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Middletown
12%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, CT is 24% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,195
19%$1,750
6%$2,000
2%$2,107
4%$1,500
5%$1,810
2%$1,700
6%$1,625
2%$2,050
$2,375
10%$1,950
10%$2,450
10%Discover rentals in Middletown, CT
3h ago
58 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
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
1d ago
71 71 - 73 Stack Street, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
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
2d ago
150 Pearl St, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
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
Apartment for rent in Middletown
73 Stack St #3, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
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
15h ago
5 Town Colony Dr, Middletown, CT 06457
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,866–$4,137
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
72 Forest Glen Cir, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
2 baths
$2,442–$3,355
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Middletown
90 Trolley Crossing Ln #90, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,450
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
2h ago
1 Dove Ln, Middletown, CT 06457
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760–$2,908
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
65 Hillside Ave, Middletown, CT 06457
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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
38m ago
28 Durant Ter, Middletown, CT 06457
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,332–$1,452
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
2h ago
1 Dove Ln, Middletown, CT 06457
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,760–$2,908
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
6h ago
72 Forest Glen Cir, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
2 baths
$2,442–$3,355
Price droppedTotal Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
128 East St, Middletown, CT 06457
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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
Apartment for rent in Middletown
128 East St #1, Middletown, CT 06457
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
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
65 Hillside Ave, Middletown, CT 06457
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
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
Apartment for rent in Middletown
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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
Apartment for rent in Middletown
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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
Apartment for rent in Middletown
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
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
2h ago
1185 Randolph Rd, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
1 bath
$1,607
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
3h ago
58 Washington St, Middletown, CT 06457
2 beds
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 Middletown, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Middletown rental market.
How much is rent in Middletown?
The average rent in Middletown is $1,666 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middletown?
Average rent prices in Middletown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middletown is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $234 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Middletown?
To comfortably afford rent in Middletown, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Middletown?
January offers the best rental deals in Middletown, with prices running about 21% lower than the August peak season.
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).