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Rental Market Trends in Middletown, CT

What is the average rent in Middletown, CT?

$1,695/month

Average Rent

729 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Middletown, CT is $1,695 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Middletown rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Middletown, you can expect to pay about $1,244 per month for a studio, $1,695 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,047 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,635 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,244/month
535 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,695/month
729 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,047/month
995 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,635/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,481/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,116/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Middletown, CT?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.8%, which averages out to $14 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Middletown, CT
Last Updated May 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
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
46% $1,501 - $2,000/month
22% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Middletown and Cromwell/Middletown" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Middletown.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Middletown
$1,880/month
776 Sq Ft
Cromwell/Middletown
$2,017/month
749 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Middletown?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cromwell/Middletown
$2,017/month
749 Sq Ft
Downtown Middletown
$1,880/month
776 Sq Ft

Which Middletown neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Cromwell/Middletown
$2,017/month
749 Sq Ft
Downtown Middletown
$1,880/month
776 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 $1,695, you’ll want to make about $5,650 per month or $67,800 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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How does Middletown, CT compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Middletown

Middletown, CT

Cromwell/Middletown

Middletown, CT

Studio
$1,534/month
$1,184/month
One Bedroom
$1,717/month
$1,680/month
Two Bedroom
$1,998/month
$2,155/month
Three Bedroom
$2,193/month
$2,800/month
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Apartment communities in Middletown we think you'll love

Springside Middletown

Springside Middletown

1100 Springside Ln,
Middletown, CT 06457

$2,283 - $3,547 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Meriden Place

Meriden Place

406 Bee St,
Meriden, CT 06450

$1,972 - $2,493 Total Monthly Price

1-2 Beds

Brainerd Place

Brainerd Place

75 Marlborough St,
Portland, CT 06480

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

Studio - 2 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Middletown Ridge Apartments

Middletown Ridge Apartments

100 Town Ridge,
Middletown, CT 06457

$1,645 - $2,926 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Middletown, CT

The Carabetta Companies
The Carabetta Companies
  • 19

    Communities

  • 2,530

    Units

  • 9

    Cities

7 Communities in Middletown
Beachwold Residential
Beachwold Residential
  • 59

    Communities

  • 14,673

    Units

  • 40

    Cities

3 Communities in Middletown
Jones Street Investment Partners
Jones Street Investment Partners
  • 28

    Communities

  • 6,749

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Rose Valley Management
Rose Valley Management
  • 18

    Communities

  • 6,469

    Units

  • 16

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Terrace Management
Terrace Management
  • 25

    Communities

  • 3,275

    Units

  • 13

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Capital Management
Capital Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 828

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

2 Communities in Middletown
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,524

    Communities

  • 969,193

    Units

  • 898

    Cities

1 Community in Middletown
A.R. Building Company
A.R. Building Company
  • 62

    Communities

  • 10,024

    Units

  • 49

    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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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