Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Average rent in
Meriden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on August 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Meriden
$1,600/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Meriden is $1,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $330 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meriden
40
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Meriden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Meriden, CT
Average rent prices in Meriden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Meriden, CT
Rent prices in Meriden vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Meriden is $1,624, whereas a house costs $2,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Meriden run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,650 | 8% |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $1,400 | 2% | 3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 5% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,495 | 2% | 53% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Meriden, CT.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,624 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,925 | 19% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
53%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Meriden, CT.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,624
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
19%
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.
How does rent in Meriden, CT compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Meriden and Branford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Meriden
17%lower than the national median
27%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 35% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,450
1%$1,750
4%$1,925
2%$2,497
13%$2,100
5%$1,537
2%$1,750
3%$1,600
$2,100
1%$1,550
$2,495
10%$1,862
4%Discover rentals in Meriden, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meriden
682 Old Colony Rd, Meriden, CT 06451
1 bed
2 baths
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meriden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available Nov 20
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meriden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,480
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available May 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Meriden
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
Studio
1 bath
$3,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
105 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,955–$2,690
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,350
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,350
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
9h ago
109 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
2 beds
1 bath
$1,700
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 16
1d ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,350
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
71 Catlin St #35, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
81 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
Studio
1 bath
$925
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
2 baths
$1,975–$2,225
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
10h ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
252 Liberty St, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio
1 bath
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Meriden, CT
Quick answers to common questions about the Meriden rental market.
How much is rent in Meriden?
The average rent in Meriden is $1,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Meriden?
Average rent prices in Meriden have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Meriden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meriden is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $330 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Meriden?
To comfortably afford rent in Meriden, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Meriden?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Meriden average around $1,430/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,700/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).