Apartments for Rent in Middletown, DE

Prices and availability in Middletown, DE were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Middletown, DE are: Summerton East, 668 Port Penn Rd, Unit 1 bedroom apartment and 342 East Green Street, Unit 342 East Green Street.

The average rent in Middletown, DE is $1,832.

The price range for a studio apartment in Middletown, DE is between $2,050 and $2,485.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE is between $1,750 and $2,250.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Middletown, DE is between $2,305 and $2,485.

In Middletown, 23% of the residents are renting compared to 77% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 4% of Middletown's rentals, 92% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Middletown is 16 years old, with 73% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Middletown are around 0% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 19% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 65% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.