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Middletown, NJ

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A vibrant beachside community with New York at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Upscale Coastal Ocean Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Historic NJ Transit Rail Service Parks Outdoors

Perched on the New Jersey coast between the Navesink River and Sandy Hook Bay, Middletown is an upscale residential suburb with a healthy dose of beach town flavor. Residents enjoy a large network of public parks, including the beaches of Gateway National Recreation Area. Just outside of town, venues like the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank and the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel attract major touring acts throughout the year.

Thanks in large part to its scenic location, low crime rate, and terrific schools, Middletown is a popular choice among folks raising families, and frequently appears on lists of the best places to live in the United States. The North Jersey Coast Line and the Northeast Corridor both offer service to Manhattan, making Middletown a great choice for commuters.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Middletown, NJ is $1,631 for one bedroom, $1,963 for two bedrooms, and $2,261 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Middletown has increased by 6.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,631/month
842 Sq Ft
House
$7,902/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,462/month
1,050 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,806/month
718 Sq Ft
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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Huber Woods Environmental Center
  • Leonardo State Marina
  • Murray Farmhouse and Barn
  • Poricy Brook Fossil Beds
  • Bayshore Waterfront Park

Airports

  • Newark Liberty International
  • John F Kennedy International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.