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Rental Market Trends in Middletown, RI

What is the average rent in Middletown, RI?

$1,918/month

Average Rent

681 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Middletown, RI is $1,918 per month. This is 17% higher than the national average rent price of $1,641/month, making Middletown one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Middletown, you can expect to pay about $1,635 per month for a studio, $1,918 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,244 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,201 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,635/month
393 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,918/month
681 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,244/month
841 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,201/month
931 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$3,041/month
575 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$4,844/month
1,179 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$7,276/month
1,912 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$12,188/month
2,895 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,468/month
1,471 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Middletown, RI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.8%, which averages out to $73 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 April 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Middletown, RI
Last Updated April 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Middletown, RI
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, RI?

Because the average rent in Middletown is $1,918, you’ll want to make about $6,393 per month or $76,716 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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Middletown, RI

258 Available Apartments for Rent

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Apartment communities in Middletown we think you'll love

The Admiralty

The Admiralty

195 Admiral Kalbfus Rd,
Newport, RI 02840

$1,800 - $2,550

1-3 Beds

Newport Landings Apartment Community

Newport Landings Apartment Community

131 Lake Erie St,
Middletown, RI 02842

$2,300 - $2,625

2 Beds

Oxbow Farms

Oxbow Farms

80 Rogers Ln,
Middletown, RI 02842

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1-3 Beds

East Bay Village

East Bay Village

969 W Main Rd,
Middletown, RI 02842

$2,055 - $2,400

Studio - 2 Beds

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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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