Last updated on July 8, 2026

Average rent in
Middletown, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Middletown, OH rent rose 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters are paying $135 more per month than last year, and the market is at its peak rent level for the recent trend cycle.

  • Middletown is 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Ohio.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $935/month, 1-bedrooms for $850/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,075/month, and 3-bedrooms for $1,450/month in Middletown. Houses have a median rent of $1,320/month, while apartments have a median of $1,062/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Middletown rose 93.2% year over year, a notable increase compared to the overall market's 2.8% rise. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the city's rental landscape.

Median rent

Median rent in Middletown

$1,100/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Middletown is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middletown

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Middletown rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Middletown, OH

Average rent prices in Middletown have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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, OH

Rent prices in Middletown vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $1,062, whereas a house costs $1,320. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$935

No Change

62%

1 bedroom

$850

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,075

7%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,450

2%

15%

4 bedroom

$4,995

1%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$935

Last year

62%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Middletown, OH, 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, OH compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Middletown and Beavercreek by all bedroom counts and property types.

Middletown

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,863
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, OH is 41% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Discover rentals in Middletown, OH

2900-2924 North Verity Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

8.3

Very good

2900-2924 North Verity Parkway

2900 N Verity Pkwy, Middletown, OH 45042

2 beds

1 bath

$796

Apartment for rent

705 S Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

Apartment for rent

1408 Jackson Lane Multi Unit - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

8.9

Very good

1408 Jackson Lane Multi Unit

1408 Jackson Ln, Middletown, OH 45044

2 beds

1 bath

$875–$925

Apartment for rent

1002 Auburn St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

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Frequently asked questions for Middletown, OH

Quick answers to common questions about the Middletown rental market.

How much is rent in Middletown?

The average rent in Middletown is $1,100 per month as of July 4, 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 3% since last year.

How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Middletown is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Middletown?

To comfortably afford rent in Middletown, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Middletown?

One-bedroom apartments in Middletown averaged around $800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $1,000 monthly. Both apartment types experienced rent increases, with one-bedrooms rising 4.6% and two-bedrooms climbing 6.7% compared to the previous year.

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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