Middletown Apartments and Rentals

Home to nearly 49,000 people, Middletown, Ohio, is located about 40 miles north of Cincinnati in the growing southwest portion of the state. Rated no. 1 in the Midwest and no. 18 in the nation for affordability by Fortune Magazine, Middletown offers a city lifestyle and a variety of entertainment and employment opportunities while remaining affordable. Its proximity to Cincinnati gives it an aura of convenience, while its small-town vibe sets it apart from larger Ohio cities.

Middletown's blend of historic and modern buildings has kept it lively and updated as the times have changed. Downtown Middletown is home to both heritage buildings and renovated commercial space, displaying the city's unique blend of old and new. Those searching for Middletown apartments for rent will be impressed with the city's stock of architecturally interesting homes: Turn-of-the-century, mid-century and modern homes alike contribute to this dynamic cityscape.

Middletown residents enjoy a relatively diverse vibe, especially considering its modest size. An active art scene shows its colors in downtown murals and revamped historic homes. The Art Central Foundation and Middletown Arts Center have teamed up to bring many art-inspired events to Middletown residents. Such events include Got Art? and the Main Street Art & Music Festival. In line with the city's artistic vibe, urban renewal programs such as the Heritage Ohio/Main Street program have instilled a renewed interest in community centers and civic spaces.

Middletown's artistic charms and semi-urban vibe make it suitable for urban lovers, but those who cherish small-town living will appreciate its access to countryside abodes and rural areas. Because of its hour-long distance from Cincinnati, Middletown offers proximity to suburban amenities without being situated in the center of sprawling landscapes. Small-town lovers and urban dwellers alike can find Middletown rentals in this refreshing Midwestern city.

Miami University has a campus in Middletown, which enrolls about 1,400 full-time students each year. Other Miami University campuses in the area are located in Hamilton and Oxford, which are both less than 20 miles from Middletown. Additionally, University of Cincinnati - Raymond Walters College, the University of Dayton, Sinclair Community College and Wright State University are within a commutable distance from Middletown.

Impressively, about 46 percent of Middletown residents live and work in the city. Additionally, the city's population increases about 4 percent during workdays due to incoming commuters. According to Middletown's 2010 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the city's top employers are Atrium Medical Center, the Middletown City school district, Kroger's, Meijer's Store, Miami University and McDonald's.

Those searching for Middletown apartments will be happy to note that the city has a better-than-average rental market. About 46 percent of Middletown households were renter-occupied in 2010, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The cost of living index in Middletown is 89.1, which is 10.9 points lower than the U.S. national average. The median gross rent in Middletown is $677 per month.

Visitors and new residents will enjoy Middletown's artistic culture. The Middletown Symphony Orchestra offers musical entertainment to residents and tourists alike, as does the popular Middletown Lyric Theatre. The Middletown Arts Center, which has been active since 1957, offers a variety of artistic enrichment classes and programs.

Nature lovers will enjoy the city's sanctuaries. Bull's Run Nature Sanctuary encompasses the last free-flowing section of Bull's Run creek. Now a city park, the nature sanctuary is an ideal respite from city life, offering visitors a chance to relax and enjoy wild flora and fauna. The 5.8-acre Armbruster Nature Preserve, another city-owned sanctuary, offers trails, waterways, wildflowers and other native Ohio wildlife.

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