Southwind Apartments
181 Southwind Dr,
Wallingford, CT 06492
$1,395 - $2,210 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 2 Beds
Meriden/Wallingford
Meriden, CT
Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT Area Guide
Niche Reviews 
Located in central Connecticut, this neighborhood of homes and rentals sits midway between Hartford to the north and New Haven to the south, a 30-minute commute in both directions via highway or the Amtrak rail system. History buffs love the number of National Register of Historical Places in this town, including the former Meriden Curtain Fixture Company factory, a sprawling red brick building converted into the Charles Street Place Apartments. Outdoor spaces also hold historical landmark status, such as the world-renowned 1,800-acre Hubbard Park from the designers of New York's Central Park. Meriden provides 24 municipal parks, one of the top 10 public golf courses in Connecticut, and three dedicated trails for hiking, biking, and running. Residents gather at the award-winning Ted's Restaurant, an area staple for over 50 years and home to the first steamed cheeseburger. Locals enjoy brick-oven pizza at the Little Rendezvous, and the hangout for weekend sports, darts, and pool leagues, Ryder's on Main, welcomes many to this friendly hole-in-the-wall bar.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Meriden/Wallingford is $1,379 for a studio, $1,437 for one bedroom, $1,800 for two bedrooms, and $1,706 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Meriden/Wallingford has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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489 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,379/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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683 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,437/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,032 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,800/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,144 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,706/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
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Reviews of Meriden/Wallingford - Meriden, CT
Niche Reviews
172 Reviews
Former Resident
9 months ago•Niche Review
Florida took us away...or I d stillbe in Meriden.AJs oasis one great bar/restaurant. Nothing like it down here including the great guys. Lotta hot broads including older ones,...ruff
Current Resident
1 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Living in Meriden, I love the parks and community feel, but downtown needs more revitalization, diverse businesses, and better public transportation.
Current Resident
1 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
Meriden is a quiet and safe town with a friendly atmosphere, making it a pleasant place to live. However, it could benefit from attracting more businesses to the area, which would not only create more jobs but also offer more options for shopping and dining. The community is strong, and there are several parks and recreational areas, but having more commercial development could improve the overall vibrancy and economy of the town.
Current Resident
3 years and 8 months ago•Niche Review
I've lived in Meriden my whole life so my experience and feelings towards the town may differ from others, however, that goes without saying that this town clearly needs a lot of improvement. The diversity of this town is quite admirable and I appreciate the different kinds of people and cultures.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wharton Brook State Park
- Sleeping Giant State Park
- Powder Ridge Ski Area
- Wadsworth Falls State Park
- P.L.A.C.E. Multicultural Children's Museum
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Tweed/New Haven
- Bradley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.