Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Meriden, CT

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,600. This is -16%, or $301, lower than the national average.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,600

decreased by12%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

33

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,600. This is -16%, or $301, lower than the national average.

$2.33

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
33%
57%
8%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$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 price trends in
Meriden, CT

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT have decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 12% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Meriden, CT

The monthly rent for an apartment in Meriden, CT is $1,650. A 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT costs about $1,450 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,725. Houses for rent in Meriden, CT are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,300.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,450

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,712

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,300

11%

15%

Studio

$1,285

1%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

15%

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$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 38% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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Discover rentals in Meriden, CT

29 webster - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

29 webster

29 Webster St, Meriden, CT 06450

3 beds

1 bath

$1,250

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

9 Guiel Pl Apt 3 #Apt 3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

APARTMENT - Meriden, CT

9 Guiel Pl Apt 3 #Apt 3, Meriden, CT 06450

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

81 West Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

81 West Main Street

81 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

264 Broad St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

33 Olive St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 27

85 Twiss St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

MULTI_FAMILY - Meriden, CT

85 Twiss St, Meriden, CT 06450

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

272 Highland Avenue - Meriden - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

272 Highland Avenue - Meriden

272 Highland Ave, Meriden, CT 06451

3 beds

1 bath

$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

77 Windsor Ave Apt 2 #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

APARTMENT - Meriden, CT

77 Windsor Ave Apt 2 #2, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent