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Rental Market Trends in Meriden, CT

What is the average rent in Meriden, CT?

$1,398/month

Average Rent

690 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.7%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Meriden, CT is $1,398 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Meriden rent prices are 15% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Meriden, you can expect to pay about $1,266 per month for a studio, $1,398 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,840 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,620 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,266/month
471 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,398/month
690 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,840/month
1,042 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,620/month
1,148 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,064/month
1,054 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Meriden, CT?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.7%, which averages out to $9 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Meriden, CT
Last Updated June 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Meriden, CT
Percentage*
Rent Range
3% Below $700/month
15% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
36% $1,501 - $2,000/month
18% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Meriden?

Based on current rent prices, Meriden/Wallingford is the most affordable neighborhood in Meriden.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meriden/Wallingford
$1,785/month
817 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Meriden?

Based on current rent prices, Meriden/Wallingford is the most expensive neighborhood in Meriden.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meriden/Wallingford
$1,785/month
817 Sq Ft

Which Meriden neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Meriden with the most apartments available is Meriden/Wallingford .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Meriden/Wallingford
$1,785/month
817 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Meriden, CT?

Because the average rent in Meriden is $1,398, you’ll want to make about $4,660 per month or $55,920 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Meriden, CT

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Apartment Averages

Meriden/Wallingford

Meriden, CT

Meriden/Wallingford

Meriden, CT

Studio
$1,370/month
$1,370/month
One Bedroom
$1,436/month
$1,436/month
Two Bedroom
$1,847/month
$1,847/month
Three Bedroom
$1,707/month
$1,707/month
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The Arlo

The Arlo

211 Pomeroy Ave,
Meriden, CT 06450

$1,924 - $2,772 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 2 Beds

Pomeroy Apartments

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105 Pomeroy Ave,
Meriden, CT 06450

$2,450 Plus Fees

2 Beds | 15 Month Lease

275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments

275 Research Pkwy - Encore Apartments

275 Research Pky,
Meriden, CT 06450

$1,300 - $1,650 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 1 Bed

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1 Community in Meriden
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1 Community in Meriden

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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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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