Average Rent in Middletown, DE and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Middletown, DE

Average rent prices in Middletown have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $1,440 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,735.


Studio	$1,284	56%	-
1 bedroom	$1,337	3%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,800	No Change	12%
3 bedroom	$2,650	3%	1%
4 bedroom	$3,400	2%	3%

		Listings
Odessa National	$2,100
The Legends	$2,200
Willow Grove Mill	$2,510


Apartments	$1,750	10%	No Change
Condos	$2,000	No Change	-
Houses	$2,850	No Change	No Change
Rooms	$1,127	3%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,284

Last 30 days

56%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

Last year

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$2,775

46%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,510

32%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, DE is 11% higher than the median rent in Bear, DE.

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Discover rentals in Middletown, DE

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

Comfort and Convenience: 3-Bedroom Apartment in Heart of Middletown

13 Anderson St #15B, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

1 bath

$1,850

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

408 Naughty Lane, Middletown DE 19709

408 Naughty Ln, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

Residential Lease, MIDDLETOWN, DE

738 Rosler Way, Middletown, DE 19709

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,100

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

Residential Lease, MIDDLETOWN, DE

1662 W Matisse Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,300

5d+ ago

Willow Grove Mill townhouse for rent in Middletown

Residential Lease, MIDDLETOWN, DE

403 Wilmore Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,400

1d ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

$2,700 - 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom Townhouse In Middletown With Great Amenities

342 E Green St, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,700

$2,500

Price drop

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, DE

673 Warren Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,500

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Middletown

Welcome to 1047 Wickersham Way

1047 Wickersham Way, Middletown, DE 19709

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,538

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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 $2,775 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Middletown?

Average rent prices in Middletown have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Middletown is 46% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $875 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Middletown?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown are Odessa National ($2,100/mo), The Legends ($2,200/mo), and Willow Grove Mill ($2,510/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Middletown?

To comfortably afford rent in Middletown, you'd need to earn approximately $111,000/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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