Cheap Homes for Rent in Middletown, NJ from $1,700 (27 Rentals)

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property at 40 Shore Blvd

$1,750

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40 Shore Blvd

KeansburgNJ07734

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property at 1 Leonardville Rd

$2,400

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$2,400

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$2,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1 Leonardville Rd

MiddletownNJ07748

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Middletown, NJ Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Middletown, NJ

Pricing Updated: 07/14/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Middletown, NJ area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Middletown Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Middletown$2,650$1,07511
Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown$3,200$65788

Cheapest Available Middletown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middletown, NJ is a 2 Beds unit found at Bayshore Village (62+) in the Port Monmouth neighborhood priced from $1,291. Beachway Apartments in the Aberdeen Hazlet Middletown neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middletown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bayshore Village (62+)2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,291
Beachway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
Cove on the Bay1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1,818
Sutton Commons3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,995
Molly Pitcher Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,345
Colony House ApartmentsSTUDIO - DDStudio,1BA$2,350
Shore Landing4.5 Room 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,395
Atlantic Pointe Apartments1BR 1BA (640 SF)1BR,1BA$2,418

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middletown, NJ

As of July 14, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Forum2 Bed, 2 Bth2BR,2BA$2.66
Cove on the BayPenthouse Duplex2BR,2BA$2.56
The Rail at Red BankRB2B2BR,2BA$3.96
Bayshore Village (62+)2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.34
128A Branch Ave, Unit 128A128A Branch Ave1BR,1BA$3.00
247 Creek Rd, Unit 16247 Creek Rd2BR,1BA$3.17
Atlantic Pointe Apartments1BR 1BA w/Basement (740 SF)1BR,1BA$4.02
Sutton Commons3 Room 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.75
Beachway ApartmentsRenovated 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.32
Molly Pitcher Village Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.91

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Middletown

What type of rentals are currently available in Middletown?

There are currently 173 Apartments for Rent in Middletown, NJ with pricing that ranges from $663 to $6,500. There are also 123 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Middletown ranging from $1,750 to $35,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Middletown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Middletown ranges from $1,750 to $35,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,518.

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