What is the average apartment size in Middletown?

The average size for a Middletown, DE apartment is 1,169 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Middletown?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Middletown is $1,953 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Middletown?

The typical apartment in Middletown offers about 1,169 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Middletown, DE Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Middletown?

The typical rent budget in Middletown ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 51% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Middletown?

In Middletown, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $1,953, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 988 square feet for $1,738, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,019 offer 1,217 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,468 sq ft) for $2,249, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Middletown, DE

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,953	1,169 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,738	988 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,019	1,217 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,249	1,468 sq. ft.

Middletown, DE rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Middletown, DE?

The largest share of rentals in Middletown, DE (51%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Middletown, DE?

2,066 or 24% of the households in Middletown, DE are renter-occupied while 6,660 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Middletown Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Middletown	$1,953
Wilmington	$1,730
Dover	$1,614
Newark	$1,701
Bear	$2,014
Claymont	$1,562
New Castle	$1,579
Pennsville, NJ	$1,455

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Middletown apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.