Average Rent in Meriden, CT and Rent Price Trends

Rent price summary for
Meriden, CT

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,650. This is -16% lower than the national average.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

Flat

over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

29

for rent on Zumper.com

As of September 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,650. This is -16% lower than the national average.

$3.29

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

28%

55%

16%

$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500

$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250

$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000

Households

58%

42%

Owner-occupied

Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent comparables in
Meriden, CT
The monthly rent for an apartment in Meriden, CT is $1,625. A 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,700. Houses for rent in Meriden, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.


1 bedroom	$1,600	No Change	5%
2 bedroom	$1,700	5%	8%
3 bedroom	$2,000	No Change	7%
4 bedroom	$3,200	11%	75%
Studio	$1,545	No Change	14%


Apartments	$1,625	3%	No Change
Condos	$1,800	17%	No Change
Houses	$2,000	6%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

75%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Meriden, CT, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Meriden, CT to other cities

Median rent prices in Meriden, CT for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Branford, CT.

Meriden

Median rent price$1,650

16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,300

16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 28% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

More data insights and reports

National Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

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