Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Middletown, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Middletown rent stands today

    Middletown, OH rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,125/month. Renters are paying $50 more per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Middletown sits 40.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Ohio.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Middletown run around $595/month, 1-bedrooms around $888/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,075/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,750/month. This range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Middletown rose by 57.9% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase of 3.0%. This indicates stronger demand for larger units compared to other bedroom tiers.

Median rent

Median rent in Middletown

$1,125/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Middletown is $1,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 41% below the national average rent, or $775 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middletown

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Middletown rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 $1,075, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$595

No Change

5%

1 bedroom

$887

No Change

20%

2 bedroom

$1,075

1%

23%

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,750

No Change

16%

Studio

Average rent

$595

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$887

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

23%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,750

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

16%

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$1,125
decreased by41%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,803
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, OH is 38% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Discover rentals in Middletown, OH

705 S Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

3214 Illinois Ave #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

2 beds

1 bath

$895

704 Baltimore St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

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

$900–$925

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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 $1,125 per month as of October 3, 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 41% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $775 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 $45,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the lowest rents in Middletown, running about 10% lower than November, which sees the highest prices of the 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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