What is the average apartment size in Middletown?

The average size for a Middletown, PA apartment is 1,004 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Middletown is $1,588 per month, a 2.45% increase from last years average of $1,550.

What is the average apartment size in Middletown?

The typical apartment in Middletown offers about 1,004 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Middletown, PA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Middletown ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Middletown?

In Middletown, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Middletown is $1,588, a 2.45% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,550.

One-bedroom apartments provide 780 square feet for $1,240, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,474 offer 1,035 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,133 sq ft) for $2,065, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Middletown, PA

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,588	1,004 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,240	780 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,474	1,035 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,065	1,133 sq. ft.

Middletown, PA rent trends

Rental prices in Middletown, PA have increased by 2.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,550 to $1,588.

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

The largest share of rentals in Middletown, PA (65%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Middletown, PA?

2,991 or 40% of the households in Middletown, PA are renter-occupied while 4,481 or 60% are owner-occupied.

How Middletown Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Middletown	$1,588
Philadelphia	$1,982
Pittsburgh	$1,786
Lehigh Valley	$1,776
Harrisburg	$1,397
Reading	$1,668
Allentown	$1,633
State College	$2,148
Mechanicsburg	$1,539
Bethlehem	$1,869
Chambersburg	$1,576
Camp Hill	$1,471
Enola, PA	$1,654

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.