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Middletown

Pop. 5,014·51st most expensive in Maryland·Rental market data updated monthly for Middletown, MD
Median rent (all units)
$1,922/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.8%
vs US Median
-$40
Falling (Monthly)
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Middletown · $1,922
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
13% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,922/mo, rent takes about 13% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$173,333/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Middletown's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,620
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,680
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,820/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,922 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,064/yr
At $1,922/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Middletown, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 58.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,014
Median income
$173,333
Median age
40.8
Renters
18.3%
Age distribution
27.2%
13.1%
30.9%
14.2%
14.6%
Under 1827.2%
18–3413.1%
35–5430.9%
55–6414.2%
65+14.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
86.7%
White86.7%
Black1.1%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian5.5%
Other2.6%
Education (25+)
19.2%
18.4%
58.2%
No HS diploma4.1%
HS diploma19.2%
Some college18.4%
Bachelor's+58.2%
Housing tenure
81.7%
18.3%
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Middletown, MD has changed in 5 years

Income
$141,793 → $173,333
up 22.2%
Population
4,893 → 5,014
up 2.5%
Renter share
18.6% → 18.3%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
61.1% → 58.2%
-2.9 pts
Median age
38.2 → 40.8
+2.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $173,333 today, compared with $141,793 five years earlier. Census counts show Middletown, MD adding about 121 residents over the five-year window, up 2.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.1% to 58.2% across the same window.

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Middletown rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Middletown. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Middletown, MD

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Middletown is $1,922/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,580/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,820/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,280/mo.

At 13% of local median household income ($173,333/yr), Middletown ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Middletown an affordable city for renters?

Middletown is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,922/mo, rent takes approximately 13% of the local median household income ($173,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Middletown falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Middletown?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,922/mo in Middletown. The local median household income is $173,333/yr, meaning the typical Middletown household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Middletown?

Rent in Middletown has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Middletown rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Middletown is middle-of-the-pack for Maryland for rent, ranking #51 out of 94 tracked cities at $1,922/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Middletown?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Middletown ($1,922/mo): Hagerstown ($1,402/mo), Robinwood ($1,598/mo).

What percentage of Middletown residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.3% of Middletown households are renters, while 81.7% are owner-occupied. Middletown leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Middletown rent compare to the national average?

Middletown's median rent of $1,922/mo is $40 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #51 out of 94 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
13%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,922/mo, rent takes ~13% of Middletown's median household income ($173,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Middletown 13%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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