Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Middletown, NJ
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Middletown
$4,500/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Middletown is $4,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 137% above the national average rent, or $2,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middletown
10
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middletown rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Middletown, NJ, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Middletown, NJ
Average rent prices in Middletown have increased by 25% over the last month and have remained the same 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, NJ
Rent prices in Middletown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $2,995, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $2,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,375.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,800 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,900 |  2% |  104% | |
2 bedroom | $3,350 | 38% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $5,447 | 2% | 81% |
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, NJ.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,800
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
104%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
38%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,447
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
81%
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, NJ.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,995
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Middletown, NJ, 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, NJ compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Middletown and Asbury Park by all bedroom counts and property types.
Middletown
137%higher than the national median
68%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, NJ is 41% higher than the median rent in Asbury Park, NJ.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,200
2%$2,800
41%$2,500
5%$3,257
2%$2,220
4%$3,250
2%$2,635
4%$3,200
$3,250
$2,375
2%$3,400
14%$2,700
Discover rentals in Middletown, NJ
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
601 Harmony Rd, Middletown, NJ 07748
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
102 Arose Ln, Middletown, NJ 07748
3 beds
3 baths
$4,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
1 Leonardville Rd #C, Middletown, NJ 07748
1 bed
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
2 Leonardville Rd #2A, Middletown, NJ 07748
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Middletown
601 Harmony Rd, Middletown, NJ 07748
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Middletown
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
3d ago
35 State Highway 35, Middletown, NJ 07748
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,875
Apartment for rent
3d ago
35 State Highway 35, Middletown, NJ 07748
1 bed
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Middletown, NJ
Quick answers to common questions about the Middletown rental market.
How much is rent in Middletown?
The average rent in Middletown is $4,500 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middletown?
Average rent prices in Middletown have increased by 25% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middletown is 137% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,600 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Middletown?
To comfortably afford rent in Middletown, you'd need to earn approximately $180,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).