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Rental Market Trends in Middletown, DE

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Middletown, DE is $1,859/month.

Rent in Middletown is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,663/month.

$1,859/month

Average Rent

991 Sq Ft

Average Size

-0.4%

Change / Year

65

Available Apartments

Middletown rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Middletown average $1,700 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Middletown average $1,859 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Middletown average $1,913 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Middletown average $1,973 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,700/month
650 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,859/month
991 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,913/month
1,230 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,973/month
1,427 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,750/month
3,331 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,899/month
1,196 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,007/month
1,945 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Middletown, DE?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Middletown, DE

July 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Middletown, DE
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
40% $1,501 - $2,000/month
60% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Middletown is $1,859, you’ll want to make about $6,196 per month or $74,352 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.

City

Middletown, DE

65 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment Communities in Middletown We Think You'll Love

The Reserve at Westown

The Reserve at Westown

500 Westown Way,
Middletown, DE 19709

1-3 Beds | $1,895 - $2,695

The Reserve at South Ridge Phase l

The Reserve at South Ridge Phase l

1600 Lake Seymour Dr,
Middletown, DE 19709

1-3 Beds | $1,775 - $2,495

Summerton East

Summerton East

250 Celebration Ct,
Middletown, DE 19709

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,700 - $2,485

Summerton Place

Summerton Place

103 Patriot Dr,
Middletown, DE 19709

1-2 Beds | $1,940 - $2,490

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Middletown?

The average rent in Middletown is $1,859 per month, which is 11.8% higher than the national average of $1,663.

Are rents going up or down in Middletown?

Rents in Middletown, DE are decreasing, with prices down 0.4% year-over-year and $7 less per month.

What rent range is most common in Middletown?

In Middletown, DE, 60% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Delaware Middletown Rental Trends

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 June 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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