Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Middletown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Middletown, NY rent rose 8.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $118 more per month on average than last year, with the current median rent just below the peak of $2,595/month recorded this October.
Compared to national trends
Middletown runs 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. rental markets despite having only 87 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Middletown rent for $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,232/month, and 2-bedrooms at the citywide median of $2,500/month. Larger units reach $3,550/month for 4+ bedrooms, covering a broad span by bedroom count.
Median rent
Median rent in Middletown
$2,500/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Middletown is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middletown
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middletown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Middletown, NY
Average rent prices in Middletown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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, NY
Rent prices in Middletown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $2,400, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $2,265 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,525 |  2% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,232 | 3% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,550 | 12% | 28% |
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, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,400 | 2% | 5% | |
Condos | $2,425 | 4% | 8% | |
Houses | $2,800 | 1% | 7% | |
Rooms | $1,600 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,232
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
28%
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, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,425
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
The table above reflects average rent prices in Middletown, NY, 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, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Middletown and Chester by all bedroom counts and property types.
Middletown
32%higher than the national median
34%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, NY is 1% lower than the median rent in Chester, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,500
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$1,975
12%$2,300
$2,550
4%Discover rentals in Middletown, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
34 Last Rd #ED, Middletown, NY 10941
1 bed
2 baths
$850
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.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
180 W Main St #6, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Middletown
47 Ruth Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Condo for rent
13h ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,930–$3,850
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Middletown
4 High Ridge Ln, Middletown, NY 10940
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
5 Schindler Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$3,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
122 Golf Links Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
1 bed
1 bath
$2,699–$3,039
Apartment for rent
1d ago
200 Tower Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 Regency Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
13h ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,930–$3,850
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
122 Golf Links Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
1 bed
1 bath
$2,699–$3,039
Apartment for rent
1d ago
644 Silver Lake Scotchtown Rd, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,925–$2,325
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 Regency Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
133 Lake Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
832 Tower Ridge Cir #832, Middletown, NY 10941
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
114 Tower Ridge Cir #114, Middletown, NY 10941
2 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
133 Lake Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
1d ago
507 Sherwood Dr N, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,725–$2,150
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
30 Jackson Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
228 Watkins Ave #2F, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
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.Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions for Middletown, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Middletown rental market.
How much is rent in Middletown?
The average rent in Middletown is $2,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middletown?
Average rent prices in Middletown have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.
How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Middletown is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $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 $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Middletown?
June sees the lowest rent in Middletown, with approximately a 6% difference compared to August when rents peak, so searching in June might result in lower prices than late summer.
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).