Last updated on October 28, 2026

Average rent in
Middletown, DE

Median rent

Median rent in Middletown

$2,650/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Middletown is $2,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% above the national average rent, or $750 more per month.

$1.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middletown

35

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Middletown rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Middletown, DE

Average rent prices in Middletown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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, DE

Rent prices in Middletown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $1,699, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $1,519 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,703.

Listings

Studio

$1,217

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,704

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$2,500

2%

5%

4 bedroom

$3,500

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,217

Last year

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,704

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Middletown, 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 Middletown, DE compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Middletown and Bear by all bedroom counts and property types.

Middletown

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by6%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, DE is 48% higher than the median rent in Bear, DE.

Discover rentals in Middletown, DE

1111 Bayview Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Middletown

Dream of the Farmland!

1111 Bayview Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

4 beds

1 bath

$2,200

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.
325 Wilmore Dr - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

Willow Grove Mill townhouse for rent in Middletown

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

Price dropped $250Fees 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.
727 Marian Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

3 Bedroom / 2.5 Bathroom Renovated Townhome

727 Marian Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,250

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.
319 S Parkway Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

Sreekumaran - 319 South Parkway Drive - 1

319 S Parkway Dr #1, Middletown, DE 19709

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,400

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.

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Frequently asked questions for Middletown, DE

Quick answers to common questions about the Middletown rental market.

How much is rent in Middletown?

The average rent in Middletown is $2,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Middletown?

Average rent prices in Middletown have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Middletown is 39% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Middletown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown are Willow Grove Mill ($1,735/mo), Odessa National ($1,792/mo), and The Legends ($2,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Middletown?

To comfortably afford rent in Middletown, you'd need to earn approximately $106,000/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 lowest rents in Middletown while September sees the highest, with approximately 21% difference between these months. Searching in January could result in lower prices compared to the peak rental 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).

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