Average Rent in Meriden, CT

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Current Versus Historical Meriden, CT Rents

Meriden rentals average $1,350 for a studio rental to $2,275 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,695, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in June 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $133 (10.96%) year-over-year from $1,217 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (1.20%) year-over-year from $1,383 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $75 (-4.35%) year-over-year from $1,725 to $1,650. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $517 (-21.38%) year-over-year from $2,417 to $1,900. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $733 (-25.43%) year-over-year from $2,883 to $2,150. 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 1.25% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.27% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 5.26% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 18.28% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 14.85% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jun 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	N/A	$1,350	$1,217 (10.96%)	$950 (42.11%)
1 BR	N/A	$1,400	$1,383 (1.20%)	$1,274 (9.88%)
2 BR	$16.36	$1,650	$1,725 (-4.35%)	$1,533 (7.61%)
3 BR	$15.36	$1,900	$2,417 (-21.38%)	$1,650 (15.15%)
4+ BR	N/A	$2,150	$2,883 (-25.43%)	$1,933 (11.21%)

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 $1,700 per month. 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 $1,850 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 14.81% more affordable than other cities nearby. One bedrooms are equivalent to other nearby cities' one bedroom rents. Two bedrooms in Meriden, CT are about 10.61% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are on par with the other cities nearby. Want more information? Check out the top 3 cities near Meriden, CT in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Middletown, CT	$1,550	$1,478	$1,850	$1,700
New Britain, CT	$1,650	$1,325	$1,650	$1,700
Bristol, CT	N/A	$1,400	$1,825	$1,850

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 Meriden, CT, Middletown, CT, and New Britain, CT. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,700. That's roughly around $21 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Meriden, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,695. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Hamden, CT is the most expensive county by Meriden, CT.

Typically, rent for studios in Meriden, CT is 7.41% more affordable than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Meriden, CT is on par with the other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Meriden, CT is 10.61% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Meriden, CT	$1,350	$1,400	$1,650	$1,695
Middletown, CT	$1,550	$1,478	$1,850	$1,700
New Britain, CT	$1,650	$1,325	$1,650	$1,700
Bristol, CT	N/A	$1,400	$1,825	$1,850
Hamden, CT	$1,450	$1,800	$2,100	$2,100

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 $1,775.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $775. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Meriden, CT is $1,439 per month. Or in other words, $28 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,838 per month. Which comes out to $22 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	$1,550	$1,478	$1,850	$1,700
06010, Bristol, CT	N/A	$1,400	$1,825	$1,850

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 $1,695. 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 $1,350. There are a total of 1 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 $1,400. There are a total of 18 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 $1,650 and an average price per square feet of $16.36. There are a total of 26 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 0.11%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.21% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Meriden, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Meriden, CT is around $1,356/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.