Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Middletown Neighborhood of Middletown, CT from $800 (69 Rentals)

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property at 278 Chamberlain Rd

$1,182 - $1,232

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$1,232

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$1,232

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278 Chamberlain Rd

MiddletownCT06457
property at 251 Court St

$1,319

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$1,319

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$1,319

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251 Court St

MiddletownCT06459
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Ridgefield Apartments
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$1,380 - $1,820
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$1,380 - $1,820

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$1,380 - $1,820
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Ridgefield Apartments

131 Ridgefield DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 195 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,390

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$1,390

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$1,390

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195 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 22 Green St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Green St

MiddletownCT06457

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property at 36 Walnut St

$1,300 - $1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

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36 Walnut St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 480 Main St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

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480 Main St

MiddletownCT06457
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Highview Apartments
$1,475
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$1,475

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$1,475
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Highview Apartments

121-131 Butternut StMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 518 High St

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

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518 High St

MiddletownCT06457

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property at 584 Main St

$1,550

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$1,550

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$1,550

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584 Main St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 63 Maynard St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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63 Maynard St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 652 High St

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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652 High St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 81 Middlefield St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

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81 Middlefield St

MiddletownCT06457

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Meadoway Gardens
$1,670 - $2,100
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$1,670 - $2,100

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$1,670 - $2,100
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Meadoway Gardens

121-122 Rose CirMiddletown, CT 06457
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Northwoods East
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$1,677 - $4,077
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$1,662 - $4,062
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Northwoods East

5 Town Colony DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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Sagamore Hills
$1,692 - $1,977
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$1,667 - $1,952
Required Monthly Fees
$25

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$1,692 - $1,977
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Sagamore Hills

1151-1189 Washington StMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 10 Wall St

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

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10 Wall St

MiddletownCT06457
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4 Erin St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4 Erin St

4 Erin StMiddletown, CT 06457
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178 Pearl St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

178 Pearl St

178 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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660 High St
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660 High St

660 High StMiddletown, CT 06457
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35 Bretton Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

35 Bretton Rd

35 Bretton RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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41 Bretton Rd
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41 Bretton Rd

41 Bretton RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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144 Pearl St
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144 Pearl St

144 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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135 Pearl Street
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135 Pearl Street

135 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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150 Pearl St
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150 Pearl St

150 Pearl StMiddletown, CT 06457
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33 Bretton Road
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33 Bretton Road

33 Bretton RdMiddletown, CT 06457
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Newfield Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newfield Towers

220 Newfield StMiddletown, CT 06457
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Stoneycrest Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneycrest Apartments

110 Stoneycrest DrMiddletown, CT 06457
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70 Lake St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

70 Lake St

70 Lake StMiddletown, CT 06457
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property at 127 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,325

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$1,325

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$1,325

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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127 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Stoneycrest TowerEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,133
562 Main St1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
Ridgefield ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,380
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
Hunter's CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,400
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1,400
Middletown at Main594-studioStudio,1BA$1,400
Birchwood Apartments1BD Remodel1BR,1BA$1,450
StoneGate Apartments1 Bed Bath1BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Middletown, CT

As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Middletown area is the $1.76 price per square foot The Morgan 3x2 Model at Town Place in the in the Cromwell Middletown neighborhood starting from $2,734. The second greatest value Downtown Middletown apartment is the 2 Bed 2Bath Model at StoneGate Apartments starting at $2,000 with a $1.77 price per square foot in the Ponsett Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Middletown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town PlaceThe Morgan 3x23BR,2BA$1.76
StoneGate Apartments2 Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.77
Rose Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.89
Woodbury ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$1.90
The Wilcox1B/1B Loft1BR,1BA$1.89
Woodrow Wilson Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.75
WillowcrestOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$1.85
Hunter's CrossingOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1.93
518 High St, Unit 1st FL Rear518 High St1BR,1BA$2.08
Burgundy ApartmentsStudioStudio ,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 $2,800.

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 $118 which is $2,682 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Middletown.

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