Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Middletown, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Middletown rent stands today

    Middletown, OH rent rose 16.7% year over year, reaching a current median of $1,225/month. Renters are paying $291 more per month than last year, reflecting a continued upward trend in the market.

  • Middletown, OH rent is 36.4% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median. The market includes 54 total rentals, positioning it as a more accessible option for renters compared to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Middletown, OH, studio rents are $935/month, 1-bedrooms $835/month, 2-bedrooms $1,095/month, 3-bedrooms $1,450/month, and 4+ bedrooms $4,200/month. The $4,200/month median for 4+ bedrooms is the highest rent tier in the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Middletown, OH saw a 90.5% year-over-year increase, far exceeding the citywide rise of 16.7%. This segment's growth marks a distinct trend within the broader rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Middletown

$1,225/mo

increased by17%

vs previous year

The average rent in Middletown is $1,225 per month as of August 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middletown

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 17% 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,388. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,090.

Listings

Studio

$935

No Change

55%

1 bedroom

$835

1%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,095

1%

29%

3 bedroom

$1,450

1%

27%

4 bedroom

$4,200

8%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$935

Last year

55%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

29%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

25%

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$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,025
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, OH is 40% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Discover rentals in Middletown, OH

1002 Auburn St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

2900-2924 North Verity Parkway - Photo 1 of 1

3d 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

704 Baltimore St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 5

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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 $1,225 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Middletown?

Average rent prices in Middletown have increased by 10% over the last month and have increased by 17% since last year.

How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Middletown is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $49,000/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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