Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Average rent in
Meriden, CT

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Last updated on May 2, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,650. This is -15%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,650

decreased by13%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

44

for rent on Zumper.com

As of May 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,650. This is -15%, or $300, lower than the national average.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
31%
49%
15%
1%
$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
$3,001+$3,001+

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 remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $1,375 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 $2,200.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,300

5%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

8%

3 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$3,600

2%

25%

Studio

$1,285

19%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

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
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,607
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 37% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

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682 Old Colony Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meriden

SINGLE_FAMILY - Meriden, CT

682 Old Colony Rd, Meriden, CT 06451

1 bed

2 baths

$750

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

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5 Oak Street - Meriden - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

8

Very good

5 Oak Street - Meriden

5 Oak St, Meriden, CT 06450

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

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

Apartment for rent

27 Botsford St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

27 Botsford St #1, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

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

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130 Bradley Avenueunit - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meriden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,580

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

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Available Apr 1

66 Griswold St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

3 beds

1 bath

$1,749

$1,595

Price drop

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

Apartment for rent

Available May 1

81 West Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

81 West Main Street

81 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

116 Springdale Ave #1stFL - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

MULTI_FAMILY - Meriden, CT

116 Springdale Ave #1stFL, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

32 Cook Ave #D24 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

APARTMENT - Meriden, CT

32 Cook Ave #D24, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

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