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Rental Market Trends in Middletown, CT

What is the average rent in Middletown, CT?

$1,628/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Middletown, CT is $1,628 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,626/month, which means Middletown rent prices are 0% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Middletown, you can expect to pay about $1,236 per month for a studio, $1,628 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,989 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,391 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,236/month
536 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,628/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,989/month
992 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,391/month
1,328 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,096/month
918 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,935/month
1,691 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,484/month
710 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,080/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,775/month
1,520 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Middletown, CT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $11 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Middletown, CT
Last Updated February 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Middletown, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
26% $1,001 - $1,500/month
53% $1,501 - $2,000/month
16% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown?

Based on current rent prices, Northwoods, Riverbend and Peppermill Village are the most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northwoods
$1,721/month
715 Sq Ft
Riverbend
$1,723/month
669 Sq Ft
Peppermill Village
$1,723/month
669 Sq Ft
Forest Glen
$1,728/month
714 Sq Ft
Downtown Middletown
$1,860/month
694 Sq Ft
Cromwell/Middletown
$1,906/month
751 Sq Ft
Knoll Crest
$1,916/month
730 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Middletown?

Based on current rent prices, Knoll Crest, Cromwell/Middletown and Downtown Middletown are the most expensive neighborhoods in Middletown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Knoll Crest
$1,916/month
730 Sq Ft
Cromwell/Middletown
$1,906/month
751 Sq Ft
Downtown Middletown
$1,860/month
694 Sq Ft
Forest Glen
$1,728/month
714 Sq Ft
Riverbend
$1,723/month
669 Sq Ft
Peppermill Village
$1,723/month
669 Sq Ft
Northwoods
$1,721/month
715 Sq Ft

Which Middletown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Middletown with the most apartments available are Cromwell/Middletown, Downtown Middletown and Northwoods .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cromwell/Middletown
$1,906/month
751 Sq Ft
Downtown Middletown
$1,860/month
694 Sq Ft
Northwoods
$1,721/month
715 Sq Ft
Forest Glen
$1,728/month
714 Sq Ft
Riverbend
$1,723/month
669 Sq Ft
Peppermill Village
$1,723/month
669 Sq Ft
Knoll Crest
$1,916/month
730 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Middletown, CT?

Because the average rent in Middletown is $1,628, you’ll want to make about $5,426 per month or $65,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Springside Middletown

Springside Middletown

1100 Springside Ln,
Middletown, CT 06457

$2,366 - $3,896 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Brainerd Place

Brainerd Place

69 Marlborough St,
Portland, CT 06480

$1,710 - $3,175 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Meriden Place

Meriden Place

406 Bee St,
Meriden, CT 06450

$1,967 - $2,646 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Middletown Brooke Apartments

Middletown Brooke Apartments

100 Town Brooke,
Middletown, CT 06457

$1,492 - $3,034 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Middletown, CT

The Carabetta Companies
The Carabetta Companies
  • 19

    Communities

  • 2,530

    Units

  • 9

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7 Communities in Middletown
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Beachwold Residential
  • 59

    Communities

  • 14,374

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

3 Communities in Middletown
A.R. Building Company
A.R. Building Company
  • 62

    Communities

  • 9,974

    Units

  • 48

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Jones Street Investment Partners
Jones Street Investment Partners
  • 29

    Communities

  • 6,981

    Units

  • 25

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Rose Valley Management
Rose Valley Management
  • 15

    Communities

  • 5,581

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Capital Management
Capital Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 828

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,469

    Communities

  • 953,661

    Units

  • 894

    Cities

1 Community in Middletown
Harvest Investments LLC
Harvest Investments LLC
  • 32

    Communities

  • 5,882

    Units

  • 27

    Cities

1 Community in Middletown

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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