Cheap Apartments for Rent in Middletown, OH from $500 (22 Rentals)

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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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Hawthorne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Hawthorne Apartments

2150 S Breiel BlvdMiddletown, OH 45044
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116 Grimes St
1 Bedroom Apartments

116 Grimes St

116 Grimes StMiddletown, OH 45042
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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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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 Elmgrove in the Chapelgate neighborhood priced from $685. Liberty Station in the North Cincinnati neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $925. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Middletown apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
ElmgroveA11BR,1BA$685
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$925
Maple Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,1BA$928
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$995
Lakota Pointe (OH)Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,288

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Middletown, OH

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Middletown area is the $1.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Nicholas Place Apartments in the in the Trails of Four Bridges neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Middletown apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Lakota Pointe (OH) starting at $1,288 with a $1.19 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.
Nicholas Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Lakota Pointe (OH)Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Maple Oaks ApartmentsB12BR,1.5BA$1.00
Echo RidgeA41BR,1BA$1.74
Liberty Station2bdrm/1bath/balcony/3rd fl2BR,1BA$1.23
Village East1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.45
ElmgroveA11BR,1BA$1.19

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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 $685 at Elmgrove.

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 (OH) and starts from $1,499.

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