Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 6, 2026
Average rent in
Middletown, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 6, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Middletown rent stands today
Middletown, NY rent rose 8.7% year over year, reaching a current median of $2,500/month. Renters are paying $107 more per month than last year, with rent near its peak from August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Middletown rents run 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros with 89 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Middletown rent for $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,200/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,750/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,425/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Middletown fell -38.7% year over year to $1,300/month, diverging from the citywide rise of 8.7%. Meanwhile, 1-bedroom rents climbed 23.9%, showing varied trends across unit sizes.
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 September 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
89
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $2,265 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 |  2% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,750 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $3,425 | 6% | 18% |
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 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,750 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,425
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
18%
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
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
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
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Chester, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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4%$2,400
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$1,975
17%$1,800
$2,875
6%Discover rentals in Middletown, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
34 Last Rd #ED, Middletown, NY 10941
1 bed
2 baths
$850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
43 Broad St #2, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
108 North St #302, Middletown, NY 10940
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$4,335
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
122 Golf Links Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,672–$3,453
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
214 Tower Ridge CircleBuilding 200 #214, Middletown, NY 10941
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
5 Schindler Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,475–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Middletown
54 Fairways Dr, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Regency Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,945–$4,335
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
122 Golf Links Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,672–$3,453
Apartment for rent
3d ago
700 Stratford Ln, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
1200 Regency Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500
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
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
206 Golf Links Rd #612, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Middletown
206 Golf Links Rd #636, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
133 Lake Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
Call for price
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 26
1d ago
49 Broad St, Middletown, NY 10940
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Middletown
47 Ruth Ct, Middletown, NY 10940
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Condo for rent
3d ago
225 Berkman Dr, Middletown, NY 10941
2 beds
1 bath
$2,136–$4,335
Price drop
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 $2,500 per month as of September 5, 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 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).