Average Rent in Meriden, CT

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Current Versus Historical Meriden, CT Rents

Meriden rentals average $1,400 for a 1-bedroom rental to $3,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,700, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $167 (14.08%) year-over-year from $1,183 to $1,350. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $25 (1.82%) year-over-year from $1,375 to $1,400. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $27 (1.55%) year-over-year from $1,723 to $1,750. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $425 (-17.53%) year-over-year from $2,425 to $2,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $92 (3.38%) year-over-year from $2,708 to $2,800. 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 down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.70% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.33% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 12.12% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.99% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	N/A	$1,400	$1,375 (1.82%)	$1,225 (14.29%)
2 BR	N/A	$1,750	$1,723 (1.55%)	$1,515 (15.51%)
3 BR	$14.93	$2,000	$2,425 (-17.53%)	$1,650 (21.21%)
4+ BR	N/A	$2,800	$2,708 (3.38%)	$1,867 (50.00%)

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. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Middletown, CT, with an average rent of $1,600, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Meriden, CT is Bristol, CT. Monthly rents here are on average $1,950 per month.

Let's compare Meriden, CT's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 5.18% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Meriden, CT are about 3.60% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.56% 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
Middletown, CT	$1,600	$1,473	$1,800	$1,600
New Britain, CT	$1,425	$1,314	$1,650	$1,700
Bristol, CT	N/A	$2,000	$1,875	$1,950

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 Middletown, CT, Meriden, 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 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Middletown, CT. Its average rent per month is $1,600. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Hamden, CT is the most expensive county by Meriden, CT.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Meriden, CT is 5.18% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Meriden, CT is 3.60% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Middletown, CT	$1,600	$1,473	$1,800	$1,600
Meriden, CT	N/A	$1,400	$1,738	$1,700
New Britain, CT	$1,425	$1,314	$1,650	$1,700
Bristol, CT	N/A	$2,000	$1,875	$1,950
Hamden, CT	$1,450	$1,700	$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. One zipcode has an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 06457, Middletown, CT at $1,600 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $1,950 per month is 06010, Bristol, CT.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $800. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Meriden, CT is $1,736 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,838 per month. Which comes out to $23 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	$1,600	$1,473	$1,800	$1,600
06010, Bristol, CT	N/A	$2,000	$1,875	$1,950

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 $1,700. 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 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 $1,738. There are a total of 24 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 0.14%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.02%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.18% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Meriden, CT?

A reasonable rent price in Meriden, CT is around $1,360/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.