Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Average rent in
Meriden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on June 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Meriden
$1,650/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Meriden is $1,650 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% below the national average rent, or $300 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meriden
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Meriden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Meriden, CT
Average rent prices in Meriden have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,672, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Meriden run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 2% | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 |  2% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 2% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,700 | 6% | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 2% | 60% |
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 | $1,672 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,850 | 13% | 32% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
60%
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
$1,672
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
32%
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
15%lower than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 34% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$2,500
2%$1,725
1%$2,300
13%$1,995
4%$2,200
6%$1,500
2%$1,846
3%$1,600
3%$2,140
2%$1,550
1%$2,443
13%$1,900
5%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
$1,580
$1,480
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
Available May 16
4d ago
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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Meriden
2 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
7h ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Meriden
109 Blackstone Vlg #109, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
4d 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
7h ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d 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
4d 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 #36, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
4d 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 #5, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
$1,275
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
9 Guiel Pl #2, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
71 Catlin St #36, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
4d ago
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
4d 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 #5, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio
1 bath
$1,350
$1,275
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available May 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 5
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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 $1,650 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Meriden?
Average rent prices in Meriden have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Meriden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meriden is 15% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Meriden?
Meriden, Connecticut one-bedroom apartments average around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,700 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent the largest share of available inventory at 38% of listings, followed by one-bedrooms at 29% of the rental market.
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).