Middletown, CT Rent History

117 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,962
1-year change
+4.1%
$77/mo
5-year change
+38.6%
$546/mo
10-year change
+69.3%
$803/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Middletown

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,159/mo—0.0%
2017$1,161/mo+0.2%+0.2%
2018$1,212/mo+4.4%+4.6%
2019$1,187/mo-2.1%+2.4%
2020$1,254/mo+5.6%+8.2%
2021$1,362/mo+8.6%+17.5%
2022$1,475/mo+8.3%+27.3%
2023$1,599/mo+8.4%+38.0%
2024$1,723/mo+7.8%+48.7%
2025$1,909/mo+10.8%+64.7%
2026$1,900/mo-0.5%+63.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Middletown changed since 2016?

Median rent in Middletown, CT was $1,159 in 2016-12 and is $1,962 as of 2026-09 — a change of $803 per month over 10 years.

How much has Middletown rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Middletown, CT has changed +38.6% ($546 per month). The current median is $1,962.

What has rent in Middletown done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Middletown, CT has changed +69.3% ($803 per month). It is now $1,962.

Is rent in Middletown going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Middletown, CT has increased +4.1% ($77/mo). Current median: $1,962.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.