Middletown, DE rental market

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Last updated October 9, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Middletown, DE is $2,690.

Average rent

$2,690

Month-over-month change

-$10

Year-over-year change

-$210

Available rentals

63

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,050 to $5,300.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,0001
$1,3001
$1,7001
$1,9001
$2,0006
$2,1007
$2,2003
$2,3005
$2,40011
$2,50010
$2,6005
$2,7005
$2,8005
$2,9004
$3,0002
$3,1001
$3,2001
$3,4002
$3,5001
$3,6002
$3,7005
$3,8003
$3,9002
$4,0002
$4,1001
$4,2001
$4,4002
$4,5002
$5,000+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $210 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$2,849$2,600
Feb$2,700$2,749
Mar$2,700$2,700
Apr$2,750$2,800
May$2,750$2,600
Jun$2,831$2,600
Jul$2,800$2,750
Aug$2,799$2,850
Sep$2,699$2,850
Oct$2,800$2,690
Nov$2,799No data
Dec$2,899No data

Market temperature

The Middletown, DE rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Middletown, DE is 35% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Middletown, DE?

The average rent in Middletown, DE is $2,690.

2. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE is $1,717 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE is $2,145 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE is $2,567 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE is $3,932 per month.

6. How much does it cost to rent a house in Middletown, DE?

Houses in Middletown, DE rent between $1,050 - $5,300 with an average rent of $2,690.

7. How has the rent in Middletown, DE changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Middletown, DE decreased by $210

8. How much has the rent in Middletown, DE increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Middletown, DE decreased by $10

9. How many available rentals are there in Middletown, DE?

There are currently 63 rentals available in Middletown, DE.

10. How do rent prices in Middletown, DE compare with the national average?

The average rent in Middletown, DE is $2,690 — 34.5% higher the national average of $2,000.

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