Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Average rent in
Middletown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Middletown, NY rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,400/month. Renters today are paying $178 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after a recent peak of $2,375 in March 2026.
Compared to national trends
Middletown runs 23.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller metros with 57 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Middletown rent for $1,295/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,400/month. The inventory is mostly 1- and 2-bedroom units, which shape the market.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Middletown rose 41.9% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide increase of 2.1%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Middletown
$2,400/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Middletown is $2,400 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $450 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Middletown
57
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Middletown rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Middletown, NY
Average rent prices in Middletown have remained the same 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, NY
Rent prices in Middletown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $2,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,295 |  14% | 99% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,400 | 5% | 38% |
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 | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,490 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,500 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
99%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
38%
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
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,490
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
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
23%higher than the national median
59%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, NY is 23% lower than the median rent in Chester, NY.
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9%Discover rentals in Middletown, NY
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
102 North St #8, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
2 E Main St #5, Middletown, NY 10940
3 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$3,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
102 Wawayanda Ave #1, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
3d ago
122 Golf Links Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,672–$3,578
Apartment for rent
2h ago
5 Schindler Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900–$3,000
Apartment for rent
11h ago
200 Tower Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
2 beds
2 baths
$2,650–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Middletown
390 Crystal Run Rd, Middletown, NY 10941
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Dec 15
1d ago
Verified
1200 Regency Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$3,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
644 Silver Lake Scotchtown Rd, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
122 Golf Links Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,672–$3,578
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
1200 Regency Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
Call for price
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
133 Lake Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
2h ago
5 Schindler Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900–$3,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,895–$3,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
133 Lake Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
16h ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
130 Wickham Ave, Middletown, NY 10940
3 beds
1 bath
$2,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
102 North St #8, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$1,790
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
102 North St #1, Middletown, NY 10940
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
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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 $2,400 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Middletown?
Average rent prices in Middletown have remained the same 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 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Middletown?
Middletown's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,900 per month, while two-bedroom units reach around $2,300 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
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).