Renting in Middletown
Middletown's rental market runs at a real, moderate level, shaped in part by Wesleyan University's student housing demand.
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Middletown's average rent ran approximately $1,847/month as of March 2026 (up ~4.03% YoY) per one source, while a more recent Zillow figure cited a somewhat lower $1,714/month (August 2026).
Rent by unit size
By unit size, one-bedroom units averaged $1,720/month, two-bedrooms $1,983, and three-bedrooms $2,556, with studios at $1,225 -- half of all Middletown listings fell between $1,501-$2,000/month.
Connecticut landlord-tenant law governs statewide
Standard lease terms and Connecticut statewide landlord-tenant law apply in Middletown as elsewhere in the state. Confirm current statutory specifics directly for any actual dispute.
Key takeaways
- Middletown's average rent ran $1,714-$1,847/month depending on source and date in 2026.
- Two-bedroom units averaged $1,983/month; half of all listings fell between $1,501-$2,000.
- Connecticut statewide landlord-tenant law governs; confirm current statutory specifics directly for any dispute.
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