Average Rent in Meriden, CT

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Current Versus Historical Meriden, CT Rents

Meriden rentals average $1,525 for a studio rental to $2,300 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $21 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $354 (30.25%) year-over-year from $1,171 to $1,525. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $442 (33.76%) year-over-year from $1,308 to $1,750. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $8 (-0.50%) year-over-year from $1,658 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $8 (0.43%) year-over-year from $1,917 to $1,925. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $233 (-9.21%) year-over-year from $2,533 to $2,300. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone up by 5.90% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 27.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.41% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.96% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 3.50% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$33.69	$1,525	$1,171 (30.25%)	$870 (75.37%)
1 BR	$27.22	$1,750	$1,308 (33.76%)	$1,267 (38.16%)
2 BR	$21.00	$1,650	$1,658 (-0.50%)	$1,500 (10.00%)
3 BR	$18.63	$1,925	$1,917 (0.43%)	$1,730 (11.27%)
4+ BR	$15.55	$2,300	$2,533 (-9.21%)	$2,177 (5.63%)

Historical Rents in Meriden, CT

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Top Cities Near Meriden

There are a total of 3 cities nearby Meriden. The average rent in Meriden is currently $1,750 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that New Britain, CT, with an average rent of $1,700, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Meriden, CT is Bristol, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,763 per month.

Let's compare Meriden, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Typically, rent for studios in Meriden, CT is 6.56% more expensive than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are about 14.29% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Meriden, CT are about 1.54% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 9.09% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Meriden, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Britain, CT	$1,425	$1,500	$1,650	$1,700
Middletown, CT	$1,450	$1,500	$1,900	$1,750
Bristol, CT	$1,400	$1,300	$1,650	$1,763

Top Neighborhoods Near Meriden

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Meriden

There are a total of 5 counties located by Meriden, CT. Some of these counties include New Britain, CT, Middletown, CT, and Bristol, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,763. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of 4 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is New Britain, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,700. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,300, Hamden, CT is the most expensive county by Meriden, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Meriden, CT is 6.56% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Meriden, CT is 14.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Meriden, CT is 1.54% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
New Britain, CT	$1,425	$1,500	$1,650	$1,700
Middletown, CT	$1,450	$1,500	$1,900	$1,750
Bristol, CT	$1,400	$1,300	$1,650	$1,763
Meriden, CT	$1,525	$1,750	$1,625	$1,800
Hamden, CT	$650	$1,700	$2,100	$2,300

Top Zipcodes Near Meriden

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Meriden, CT. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,756. A total of 2 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06457, Middletown, CT at $1,750 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,763 per month is 06010, Bristol, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $1,425. That's at least $23 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Meriden, CT is $1,400 per month. Or in other words, $26 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,775 per month. Which comes out to $20 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Meriden, CT. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
06457, Middletown, CT	$1,450	$1,500	$1,900	$1,750
06010, Bristol, CT	$1,400	$1,300	$1,650	$1,763

Frequently Asked Questions - Meriden Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Meriden, CT?

The average monthly rental price for Meriden, CT apartments for rent is approximately $1,800. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Meriden, CT rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Meriden, CT.

How much is a studio apartment in Meriden, CT?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,525 and an average price per square feet of $33.69. There are a total of 2 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Meriden.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $27.22. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Meriden.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,625 and an average price per square feet of $21.00. There are a total of 28 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Meriden.

How have rent prices in Meriden, CT changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Meriden, CT can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.34%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Meriden, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Meriden, CT is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.