Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Middletown, DE
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Middletown
$2,600/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Middletown is $2,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $650 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middletown
23
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middletown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Middletown, DE
Average rent prices in Middletown have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,673.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,284 |  58% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,574 | 41% | 48% | |
2 bedroom | $1,649 | 4% | 37% | |
3 bedroom | $2,650 | 2% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,999 | 2% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Odessa National | $2,100 | |
The Legends | $2,195 | |
Willow Grove Mill | $2,016 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,937 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,800 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,284
Last 30 days
58%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,574
Last 30 days
41%
Last year
48%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,649
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
37%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,999
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
Willow Grove Mill
Average rent
$2,016
Odessa National
Average rent
$2,100
The Legends
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,937
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
8%
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
33%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, DE is 30% higher than the median rent in Bear, DE.
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$1,999
21%$1,649
29%$2,247
$1,900
5%$1,814
2%$2,200
9%$1,710
20%$1,600
$1,400
1%$2,125
9%$1,752
112%$2,545
10%Discover rentals in Middletown, DE
4d ago
House for rent in Middletown
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
756 Rosler Way, Middletown, DE 19709
4 beds
3.5 baths
$1,990
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
2206 Audubon Trl, Middletown, DE 19709
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
712 Wallasey Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
4 beds
4.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
4h ago
The Legends townhouse for rent in Middletown
8 Crenshaw Ct #1, Middletown, DE 19709
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,200
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
752 Rosler Way, Middletown, DE 19709
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
668A Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
4d ago
House for rent in Middletown
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
838 Mapleton Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,999
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
1020 W Lock Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
5 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
805 Llanelli Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
5 beds
5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
668A Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
1 bed
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
404 Naughty Ln #404, Middletown, DE 19709
3 beds
3 baths
$2,600
Apartment for rent
Available May 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
1020 W Lock Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
5 beds
3 baths
$3,750
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Middletown
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
$1,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
805 Llanelli Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
5 beds
5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
2206 Audubon Trl, Middletown, DE 19709
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
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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 $2,600 per month as of June 13, 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 5% since last year.
How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middletown is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Middletown?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown are Willow Grove Mill ($2,016/mo), Odessa National ($2,100/mo), and The Legends ($2,195/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Middletown?
To comfortably afford rent in Middletown, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Middletown?
One-bedroom apartments in Middletown averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,100 monthly. Both bedroom types show different market trajectories, with one-bedrooms experiencing a 10.5% decline from the previous year and two-bedrooms rising 7.9%.
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).