
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middletown, NJ from $663 (66 Rentals)
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McGuire's Grove

KNOLLWOOD GARDENS/ NO PETS ALLOWED

2 Leonardville Rd

Regency Park (NO PETS ALLOWED)

186 Ocean Ave

2 Leonardville Rd, Unit 2

1 Leonardville Rd

Beachway Apartments

Bayshore Village (62+)
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32 Bay Ave

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52 3rd Ave, Unit #2

56-58-58 4th St, Unit 56B

6 3rd Ave

406 NJ-35

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15 Willis Pl, Unit Rymi Real Estate Apt 7

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56 Spring St, Unit 56 B

Shrewsbury Manor

Cove on the Bay

73 Kennedy Way
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304-306 Main St

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826 Grove St, Unit 826

Shrewsbury Arms Apartments

66 Main St, Unit 5

80 Shore Blvd

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131 Northampton Dr, Unit Holmdel Mews

Atlantic Pointe Apartments

15 St Johns Pl

28 Waterview Way

11 Miller St, Unit E
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Shore Landing

1 Osborne Pl

119 Raritan Ave

Colony House Apartments

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247 Creek Rd, Unit 16

35 Portland Rd

Greentree Apartments

Conifer Village at Middletown (55+)

Creek Point Apartments

Cornerstone at Holmdel
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88 Portland Rd

River Street Commons - 55+ Community

83 Monmouth St

8 Kane Ln

Grandville Towers

33 Drs James Parker Blvd

Baypoint

2 Beach Way

1 Sunset Dr

Bay Village - Hennessey Boulevard
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Middletown, NJ Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Middletown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Middletown Studio Apartments | $2,046 | $1,350 | $3,306 |
| Cheap Middletown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $663 | $7,269 |
| Cheap Middletown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,036 | $798 | $8,681 |
| Cheap Middletown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,842 | $922 | $3,650 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Middletown, NJ
Pricing Updated: 09/09/2026Current apartment rentals in the Middletown, NJ area range in price from $657 to $8,681 with an overall median price of $2,410. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Middletown Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middletown | $2,000 | $1,350 | 22 |
| Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown | $2,497 | $657 | 104 |
Cheapest Available Middletown Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Middletown, NJ is a Studio unit found at Beachway Apartments in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood priced from $1,350. Bayshore Village (62+) in the Port Monmouth neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,444. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middletown apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachway Apartments | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,350 |
| Bayshore Village (62+) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,444 |
| KNOLLWOOD GARDENS/ NO PETS ALLOWED | 1 BEDRM FIRST FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $1,725 |
| Cove on the Bay | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,818 |
| Shore Landing | 4.5 Room 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Colony House Apartments | STUDIO - DD | Studio,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middletown, NJ
As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middletown area is the $2.66 price per square foot 2 Bed, 2 Bth Model at The Forum in the in the Greenbriar Falls neighborhood starting from $4,250. The second greatest value Middletown apartment is the Penthouse Duplex Model at Cove on the Bay starting at $3,700 with a $2.56 price per square foot in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Middletown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Forum | 2 Bed, 2 Bth | 2BR,2BA | $2.66 |
| Cove on the Bay | Penthouse Duplex | 2BR,2BA | $2.56 |
| 65 1st Ave | 1D | 2BR,2BA | $3.57 |
| 131 Northampton Dr, Unit Holmdel Mews | 131 Northampton Dr | 1BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 247 Creek Rd, Unit 16 | 247 Creek Rd | 2BR,1BA | $3.17 |
| 55 Ocean Ave, Unit B | 55 Ocean Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.33 |
| 826 Grove St, Unit 826 | 826 Grove St | 2BR,1BA | $2.79 |
| Beachway Apartments | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.32 |
| KNOLLWOOD GARDENS/ NO PETS ALLOWED | 1 BEDRM FIRST FLOOR | 1BR,1BA | $2.56 |
| Bayshore Village (62+) | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middletown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Middletown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Middletown is under $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Middletown?
The cheapest apartment in Middletown is Bayshore Village (62+) which is listed at $1,444, while the average apartment in Middletown costs $2,410.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 4 regular apartments in 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 Middletown?
Cheap apartments in Middletown have an average cost of $144 which is $2,266 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Middletown.
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