Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middletown, OH from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Elmgrove
$725 - $1,060
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$646 - $981
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$79

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$725 - $1,060
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Feb 26

Elmgrove

510 Elmgrove TerMiddletown, OH 45044
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Pine Ridge Apartments
$745 - $800
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$726 - $781
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$745 - $800
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Pine Ridge Apartments

1507 Manchester AveMiddletown, OH 45042
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Hawthorne
$815 - $1,455
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$755 - $1,395
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$815 - $1,455
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Mar 2

Hawthorne

2150 S Breiel BlvdMiddletown, OH 45044
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Greenbrier Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenbrier Apartments

1510 Bonita DrMiddletown, OH 45044
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116 Grimes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Grimes St

116 Grimes StMiddletown, OH 45042
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LA Main Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

LA Main Apartments

599 Ethel CtMiddletown, OH 45044
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Catalina
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Catalina

6501 Germantown RdMiddletown, OH 45042
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Shady Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Creek Apartments

3910 Roosevelt BlvdMiddletown, OH 45044
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1505 Manchester Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1505 Manchester Ave

1505 Manchester AveMiddletown, OH 45042
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Vienna Forest Villas
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Vienna Forest Villas

330-496 Bavarian StMiddletown, OH 45044
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Olde Towne Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Towne Apartments

1074 Park LnMiddletown, OH 45042
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409 Mars Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

409 Mars Dr

409 Mars DrTrenton, OH 45067
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802 S Main St
2 Bedroom Apartments

802 S Main St

802 S Main StFranklin, OH 45005

Middletown, OH Local Guide

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Cheapest Available Middletown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middletown, OH is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Ridge Apartments in the North Cincinnati neighborhood priced from $745. Village East in the Trails of Four Bridges neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middletown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Pine Ridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$745
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$975
Bavarian Woods Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,079
Monroe Terrace ApartmentsMonroe Terrace Apartments!! Contact us today fo...2BR,1BA$1,095
Robin Springs ApartmentsThe Mallard2BR,1BA$1,150
Maple OaksTwo Bed 1.5 Bath 930 Sqft2BR,1BA$1,205
Echo Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,315
Nicholas Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,335
Relay 129 Apartments & TownhomesAmplify1BR,1BA$1,665

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middletown, OH

As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Middletown area is the $1.18 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Nicholas Place Apartments in the in the Trails of Four Bridges neighborhood starting from $1,335. The second greatest value Middletown apartment is the Three Bed 1.5 Bath 1022 Sqft Model at Maple Oaks starting at $1,585 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Trails of Four Bridges 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.
Nicholas Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Maple OaksThree Bed 1.5 Bath 1022 Sqft3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Bavarian Woods Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.08
Robin Springs ApartmentsThe Mallard2BR,1BA$1.31
Relay 129 Apartments & TownhomesAmplify1BR,1BA$2.02
Monroe Terrace ApartmentsMonroe Terrace Apartments!! Contact us today fo...2BR,1BA$1.37
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$1.30
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Balcony)1BR,1BA$1.45
Echo Ridge ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$2.08
Pine Ridge Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39

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Middletown Overview

If your American dream is a close community lifestyle in the Midwest, see Middletown, Ohio. Middletown is a city of 50,114 residents in Butler County, Ohio, on the northern outer ring of Cincinnati metro, approximately 42 minutes from downtown. The city is also within the Dayton metro radius, making Middletown the heart of a veritable budding megalopolis. The city hosts a number of exciting festivals and regional events each year. Situated along the Great Miami River that meets the Ohio River, which runs along the south side of Cincinnati. Middletown’s claim to fame is its aggressive economy, historical pedigree, a highly civically engaged community, and amazing surrounding parklands and public forest lands. The average income for Middletown residents is significantly below the national average, but so is the cost of living.

Why live in Middletown, OH?

Want a gentler pace and better balance in an active business and personal life, it’s all here! What makes Middletown special is the ideal balance it offers between the convenience of a metropolitan location and the cozy feeling of a small community. Middletown is regionally famous for its rich history and fascinating museums. Downtown Middletown is loaded with old midwestern charm. The pristine little main street is lined with immaculately preserved historical buildings. The area offers new residents in Middletown apartments the classic shift to a simpler life away from the hectic buzz of major population centers but with the abundant entertainment and robust career options of a bustling mid-sized market. The school system is one of the best things about Middletown. This little city offers an idyllic Midwest life with the dialed-back pace many long-time urban dwellers crave. If you want that, but also prefer to stay in proximity to a lively, thriving professional city like Cincinnati, then Middletown offers a beautiful combination for the blended lifestyle you’re looking for. The quaint downtown buildings of the main street are quintessential all-American small-town charmers, and the pretty Cincinnati cityscape with all its urbane provisions below is just a short hop away.  

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Middletown Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Middletown Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Middletown Apartment is $745 at Pine Ridge Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Middletown Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Middletown is starting from $800 at Pine Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Middletown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Middletown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Robin Springs Apartments and starts from $1,450.

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