Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Average rent in
Meriden, CT

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Last updated on January 31, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,700

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

44

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Meriden, CT is $1,700. This is -11%, or $200, lower than the national average.

$1.97

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

30%
54%
15%
1%
$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 11% 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 $1,450 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 $1,862.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,400

3%

17%

2 bedroom

$1,725

1%

7%

3 bedroom

$2,000

6%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,850

31%

-

Studio

$1,285

2%

27%

Studio

Average rent

$1,285

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

27%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,850

Last 30 days

31%

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$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,450
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Meriden, CT is 31% lower than the median rent in Branford, CT.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

View the Canadian Rent Report

Canadian Rent Report

View the Annual Rent Report

Annual Rent Report

Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.

Average rent in
Nearby cities

Explore rent trends in other markets

Branford

$2,450

decreased by3%

Last year

Bristol

$1,675

increased by1%

Last year

Derby

$2,100

increased by18%

Last year

East Haven

$2,100

increased by21%

Last year

Hamden

$1,998

decreased by4%

Last year

Hartford

$1,550

increased by4%

Last year

Middletown

$1,655

increased by3%

Last year

New Britain

$1,640

increased by2%

Last year

New Haven

$2,000

decreased by10%

Last year

Waterbury

$1,562

increased by2%

Last year

West Hartford

$2,250

decreased by7%

Last year

West Haven

$1,895

decreased by5%

Last year

Apartments for rent in Amagansett

Discover rentals in Meriden, CT

Crestwood Park I Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

Crestwood Park I Apartments

105 Stoddard Dr, Meriden, CT 06451

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$2,000

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

56 N 1st St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

$1450-Great 2 bedroom

56 N 1st St #3, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

134 Veteran St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,520

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 12

264 Broad St Apt 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

MULTI_FAMILY - Meriden, CT

264 Broad St Apt 3 #3, Meriden, CT 06450

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

204 Broad St Unit 3 #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

APARTMENT - Meriden, CT

204 Broad St Unit 3 #3, Meriden, CT 06450

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

32 Cook Ave Apt 203 #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

APARTMENT - Meriden, CT

32 Cook Ave Apt 203 #203, 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 Apt 209 #209 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

APARTMENT - Meriden, CT

32 Cook Ave Apt 209 #209, Meriden, CT 06451

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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

Apartment for rent

33 Olive St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meriden

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 10