Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Average rent in
Meriden, CT
Average rent in
Last updated on September 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Meriden
$1,650/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Meriden is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meriden
41
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Meriden run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,400 |  2% | 3% | |
1 bedroom | $1,422 |  2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 6% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,400 | 5% | 37% |
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 | $1,650 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,875 | 50% | 10% | |
Houses | $2,500 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,422
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,400
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
37%
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
$1,650
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
50%
Last year
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
11%
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
13%lower than the national median
24%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 30% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,350
4%$1,750
1%$2,300
37%$2,265
13%$2,140
$1,550
$1,700
1%$1,600
1%$2,031
2%$1,600
2%$2,500
47%$1,850
13%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
Apartment for rent in Meriden
510 Liberty St #2ndFL, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
56 N 1st St, Meriden, CT 06451
2 beds
1 bath
$1,497
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
289 Center St, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
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
18h 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
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Meriden
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,200
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meriden
1594 N Broad St #C, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
14h ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
18h 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
81 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$925–$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
57 Pleasant St, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,500
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meriden
129 Willow St #1, Meriden, CT 06450
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
81 W Main St, Meriden, CT 06451
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$925–$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
272 Highland Ave, Meriden, CT 06451
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
1d ago
5 Oak St, Meriden, CT 06450
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,100–$1,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
14h ago
275 Research Pkwy, Meriden, CT 06450
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,950
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
17h ago
51 Griswold St, Meriden, CT 06450
1 bed
1 bath
$1,132
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
20h ago
56 N 1st St, Meriden, CT 06451
2 beds
1 bath
$1,497
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 $1,650 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Meriden?
Average rent prices in Meriden have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Meriden rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meriden is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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?
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).