
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Middletown Neighborhood of Middletown, CT from $800 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Middletown area of Middletown.


Burgundy Apartments

Woodrow Wilson Apartments

Stoneycrest Tower

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42 Silver St, Unit 1

278 Chamberlain Rd

278 S Main St

562 Main St

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Ridgefield Apartments
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Middletown at Main

Willowcrest

36 Walnut St

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Fernwood Apartments

14 Pease Ave

135 Burgundy Hill Ln

20 Burgundy Hill Ln

4 Erin St

178 Pearl St

660 High St

35 Bretton Rd
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41 Bretton Rd

144 Pearl St

135 Pearl Street

33 Bretton Road

150 Pearl St

Newfield Towers

Stoneycrest Apartments

70 Lake St

195 Burgundy Hill Ln
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9 Erin St

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New Meadows

20 Burgundy Hill Ln

Hillside Gardens

148 Pearl St

161 Burgundy Hill Ln

184 Burgundy Hill Ln
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584 Main St

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230 Main St

4 S Park Pl
Downtown Middletown, Middletown, CT Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Middletown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Middletown Studio Apartments | $1,628 | $975 | $1,950 |
| Downtown Middletown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,963 | $1,150 | $2,981 |
| Downtown Middletown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,509 | $1,400 | $5,398 |
| Downtown Middletown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,444 | $1,752 | $4,011 |
| Downtown Middletown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Middletown Neighborhood of Middletown, CT.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Middletown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Middletown area of Middletown, CT is a Studio unit found at Burgundy Apartments priced from $975. Stoneycrest Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,133. Here are the most affordable Downtown Middletown apartments for rent in Middletown, CT:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Stoneycrest Tower | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,133 |
| 562 Main St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| Ridgefield Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,380 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Middletown at Main | 594-studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Birchwood Apartments | 1BD Remodel | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| StoneGate Apartments | 1 Bed Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
| Hillside Gardens | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middletown, CT
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Middletown area is the $1.54 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at StoneGate Apartments in the in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,850. The second greatest value Downtown Middletown apartment is the 650 High St Model at 650 High St, Unit Apt 2 High Street starting at $1,650 with a $1.79 price per square foot in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Middletown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| StoneGate Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| 650 High St, Unit Apt 2 High Street | 650 High St | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Rose Gardens Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.89 |
| Woodbury Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhouse | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.90 |
| The Wilcox | 1B/1B Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.89 |
| Woodrow Wilson Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Willowcrest | One Bedroom Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Fernwood Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| 562 Main St | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.09 |
| Burgundy Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Middletown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Middletown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Middletown is under $1,450.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Middletown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Middletown is 562 Main St which is listed at $1,300, while the average apartment in Downtown Middletown costs $2,475.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Middletown?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Downtown Middletown that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Middletown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Middletown have an average cost of $135 which is $2,340 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Middletown.
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