Average Rent in Middletown, NJ

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Current Versus Historical Middletown, NJ Rents

Middletown rentals average $2,350 for a 1-bedroom rental to $5,750 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,500.

For the apartment units and housing in August 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $28 (-1.54%) year-over-year from $1,828 to $1,800. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $242 (12.18%) year-over-year from $1,983 to $2,225. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $31 (1.09%) year-over-year from $2,817 to $2,848. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $300 (7.14%) year-over-year from $4,200 to $4,500. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $717 (14.24%) year-over-year from $5,033 to $5,750. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.61% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.21% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.03% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 11.11% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Aug 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$2,225	$1,983 (12.18%)	$2,250 (-1.11%)
2 BR	N/A	$2,848	$2,817 (1.09%)	$2,592 (9.87%)
3 BR	N/A	$4,500	$4,200 (7.14%)	$3,533 (27.36%)
4+ BR	N/A	$5,750	$5,033 (14.24%)	$4,900 (17.35%)

Historical Rents in Middletown, NJ

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Top Cities Near Middletown

There are a total of 9 cities nearby Middletown. The average rent in Middletown is currently $3,500 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Bayonne, NJ, with an average rent of $2,534, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Middletown, NJ is Spring Lake, NJ. Monthly rents here are on average $8,500 per month.

Let's compare Middletown, NJ's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 4.26% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Middletown, NJ are about 16.94% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 20.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 9 cities near Middletown, NJ in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bayonne, NJ	$2,250	$2,582	$3,330	$2,534
Ocean Grove, NJ	$1,700	$1,750	$2,400	$2,800
Belmar, NJ	N/A	$2,375	$2,350	$2,900
Oakhurst, NJ	N/A	N/A	$2,200	$3,000
Long Branch, NJ	$2,200	$2,450	$3,500	$3,500
Asbury Park, NJ	$2,500	$3,263	$3,900	$3,545
Manasquan, NJ	N/A	$2,700	$2,795	$3,850
New York, NY	$3,895	$4,650	$6,153	$4,895
Spring Lake, NJ	$2,750	$2,250	$3,550	$8,500

Top Neighborhoods Near Middletown

There are a total of 24 neighborhoods in or near Middletown. Some of these neighborhoods include Bay Ridge, East Flatbush, and Jamaica. We've included all of these top 24 neighborhoods in or near Middletown, NJ in the following table.

The average rent for these 24 neighborhoods in or near Middletown, NJ is currently around $3,941 per month. A total of 5 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only nineteen neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,941. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Middletown's average rent, which is only $3,500. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Middletown, Bay Ridge has the most affordable average rent at $2,600 per month. Whereas, at $6,857 average rent per month, DUMBO is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Middletown. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bay Ridge, New York, NY	$1,800	$2,295	$3,250	$2,600
East Flatbush, New York, NY	$6,025	$2,975	$2,900	$3,000
Jamaica, New York, NY	$2,195	$2,750	$3,675	$3,200
Ocean Hill, New York, NY	N/A	$2,750	$2,800	$3,256
Flatbush, New York, NY	$2,737	$3,115	$3,468	$3,300
Kensington, New York, NY	$2,500	$2,650	$2,995	$3,563
Greenwood Heights, New York, NY	N/A	$3,420	$4,355	$3,650
Coney Island, New York, NY	N/A	$3,300	$4,275	$3,750
Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,458	$4,195	$3,750
Crown Heights, New York, NY	$3,100	$3,402	$4,552	$3,795
Bushwick, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,250	$3,863	$3,900
Windsor Terrace, New York, NY	$2,838	$3,392	$4,750	$3,938
Ridgewood, New York, NY	$2,395	$3,072	$3,945	$3,945
Clinton Hill, New York, NY	$3,550	$4,030	$5,500	$4,195
Gowanus, New York, NY	$3,503	$4,054	$6,490	$4,350
Prospect Heights, New York, NY	$3,630	$4,395	$6,295	$4,403
Downtown Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,598	$4,362	$6,395	$4,426
Fort Greene, New York, NY	$3,590	$4,575	$6,795	$4,575
Boerum Hill, New York, NY	$3,945	$4,300	$6,000	$4,675
Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY	$4,050	$5,000	$6,674	$5,000
Park Slope, New York, NY	$3,250	$3,923	$4,973	$5,000
Financial District, New York, NY	$4,155	$5,349	$7,195	$5,150
Carroll Gardens, New York, NY	$3,200	$4,113	$6,000	$6,000
DUMBO, New York, NY	$4,175	$5,396	$7,765	$6,857

Top Counties Near Middletown

There are a total of 4 counties located by Middletown, NJ. Some of these counties include Union, NJ, Monmouth, NJ, and Queens, New York, NY. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,573. That's roughly around $36 per sqft. A total of 2 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Union, NJ. Its average rent per month is $2,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $4,200, Brooklyn, New York, NY is the most expensive county by Middletown, NJ.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Middletown, NJ is 27.00% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Middletown, NJ is 28.22% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Union, NJ	N/A	$1,825	$2,400	$2,600
Monmouth, NJ	$2,200	$2,250	$2,950	$3,350
Queens, New York, NY	$3,539	$3,719	$4,352	$3,795
Brooklyn, New York, NY	$3,585	$4,095	$5,000	$4,200

Top Zipcodes Near Middletown

There are a total of 29 zipcodes in or near Middletown, NJ. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $3,850. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 11209, New York, NY at $2,500 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $5,400 per month is 10038, New York, NY.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $3,250. That's at least $63 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Middletown, NJ is $3,400 per month. Or in other words, $63 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $4,300 per month. Which comes out to $58 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Middletown, NJ. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
10038, New York, NY	$3,950	$5,530	$7,000	$5,400
11201, New York, NY	$3,645	$4,400	$6,495	$4,699
10005, New York, NY	$4,205	$5,165	$7,612	$4,900
11217, New York, NY	$3,650	$4,550	$6,588	$4,575
10004, New York, NY	$4,215	$5,472	$7,300	$5,345
07740, Long Branch, NJ	$2,200	$2,450	$3,500	$3,481
11238, New York, NY	$3,585	$4,195	$5,500	$4,295
11221, New York, NY	$3,369	$3,346	$3,797	$3,850
11215, New York, NY	$3,480	$4,100	$5,500	$4,495
11206, New York, NY	$3,164	$3,650	$4,300	$4,195

Frequently Asked Questions - Middletown Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Middletown, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for Middletown, NJ apartments for rent is approximately $3,500. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Middletown, NJ rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Middletown, NJ.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Middletown, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,350. There are a total of 5 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Middletown.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Middletown, NJ?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,848. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Middletown.

How have rent prices in Middletown, NJ changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Middletown, NJ can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.02%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.07% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Middletown, NJ?

A reasonable rent price in Middletown, NJ is around $2,800/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.