Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Average rent in
Meriden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on October 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Meriden
$1,700/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Meriden is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meriden
45
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Meriden rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Meriden, CT
Average rent prices in Meriden have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Meriden run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,300 | 6% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 4% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,975 | No Change | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $3,450 | 5% | 57% |
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 | $1,700 | No Change | 6% | |
Condos | $1,750 | 39% | 13% | |
Houses | $2,525 | 5% | 38% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,450
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
57%
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
$1,700
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
39%
Last year
13%
Houses
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
38%
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
11%lower than the national median
16%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 23% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
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2%$1,600
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6%$1,990
Discover rentals in Meriden, CT
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meriden
682 Old Colony Rd, Meriden, CT 06451
1 bed
2 baths
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
19h ago
56 N 1st St, Meriden, CT 06451
2 beds
1 bath
$1,297
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
5 Oak St, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
510 Liberty St #2ndFL, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
Studio
1 bath
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
105 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,925–$2,660
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
2 baths
$1,875–$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
1 W Main St #4D, Meriden, CT 06451
1 bed
1 bath
$2,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
2 baths
$1,875–$2,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
15h ago
57 Pleasant St, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
109 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,400–$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Meriden
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 30
1d ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
129 Willow St #1, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
16h ago
272 Highland Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
1 W Main St #3F, Meriden, CT 06451
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
14h ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
464 Pratt Street Ext #203, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Price dropped $300Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
16h ago
272 Highland Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
19h ago
56 N 1st St, Meriden, CT 06451
2 beds
1 bath
$1,297
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Meriden?
Average rent prices in Meriden have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Meriden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meriden is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 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 $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Meriden?
April offers the lowest rents in Meriden, while December sees the highest prices, creating roughly a 7% difference between peak and off-peak pricing throughout the year.
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).