Last updated on May 24, 2026

Average rent in
Middletown, OH

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Middletown, OH rent rose modestly year over year by 0.7%, with a current median of $1,100/month matching the city peak. Renters pay $85 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.

  • Compared to national trends

    Middletown is 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, providing a lower-cost rental market with 59 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $895/month, 1-bedrooms for $865/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,075/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,412/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,290/month. This range shows the variation renters face by unit size in Middletown.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment saw a YoY decline of 54.1%, contrasting with the modest overall rent increase in Middletown. This segment's drop marks a distinct shift in larger unit rents compared to the citywide trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Middletown

$1,100/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

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

$1.08

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Middletown

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 1% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,382. 1-bedroom apartments in Middletown run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.

Listings

Studio

$895

10%

42%

1 bedroom

$865

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,075

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,412

1%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,290

14%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

42%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$865

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,412

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last 30 days

14%

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$1,100
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Middletown, OH is 39% lower than the median rent in Beavercreek, OH.

Average rent in nearby cities

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Beavercreek

$1,800

increased by14%
Last year
Centerville

$1,772

increased by34%
Last year
Dayton

$1,025

increased by4%
Last year
Fairfield

$1,512

increased by28%
Last year
Hamilton

$1,354

increased by9%
Last year
Kettering

$1,386

decreased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Middletown, OH

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

2d 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

3018 Tytus Ave #REAR - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Middletown

2 beds

1 bath

$895

House for rent

Available May 22

1002 Auburn St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Middletown

2 beds

1 bath

$945

$895

Price drop

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 May 23, 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 1% 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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6195 Kalbfleisch Rd, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
26 Forest Pond Dr, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
2002 Huntington St, Middletown, OH 45042, USA
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1209 Grove St, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
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907 8th Ave, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
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1915 Woodlawn Ave, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
220 S Breiel Blvd Ste C, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
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101 Crawford St, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
1929 Carolina St, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
1600 Jackson Ln, Middletown, OH 45044, USA
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