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Shady Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Creek Apartments

3910 Roosevelt 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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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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Cheapest Available Middletown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Middletown, OH is a Studio unit found at Elmgrove in the Elk Creek Estates neighborhood priced from $675. Hawthorne in the Trails of Four Bridges neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middletown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ElmgroveS1Studio,1BA$675
HawthorneA11BR,1BA$825
Bavarian Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$894
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$925
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middletown, OH

As of August 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Middletown area is the $1.32 price per square foot 1044 Central Ave Model at 1044 Central Ave, Unit Retail or Office Space in the in the North Cincinnati neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Middletown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lakota Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,382 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Grace Meadows 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.
1044 Central Ave, Unit Retail or Office Space1044 Central AveStudio ,1BA$1.32
Lakota Pointe TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Trinity Place Apartments2 Bed 2 BathTrinity Place Apartments2BR,2BA$1.00
Maple Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.31
Monroe TerraceTurner2BR,1BA$1.56
487 S Main St, Unit C487 S Main St2BR,1BA$1.37
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$1.23
Bavarian Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.28
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Balcony)1BR,1BA$1.43
HawthorneA11BR,1BA$1.43

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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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Getting Around Middletown, OH

Walk Score®

37 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

39 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

15 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $825 at Hawthorne.

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 $925 at Liberty Station.

What is the most affordable Middletown Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Middletown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakota Pointe Townhomes and starts from $1,608.

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