# Average Rent in Meriden, CT

> How much is rent in Meriden, CT? $2,223 median across 30 units in 6 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily.

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Latest included observation: November 15, 2026

## What is the average rent in Meriden, CT?

The average listed apartment rent in Meriden, CT is $2,145 per month, as of November 15, 2026. This sample includes 30 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 15, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

6 apartment buildings, 30 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$2,145/mo

median $2,223

[+10.4% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/trends/)

Cheapest

$1,133/mo

Victoria Tower Apartments

Properties

6

tracked daily

Units

30

available now

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Analysis

## Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Meriden, CT.

Timeframe

## Average rent trend, last 3 months

All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view.

$1,764

Average rent today

Line chart of average rent in Meriden, CT over the last 3 months. Started at $1,789, ended at $1,764.

### Average rent trend, last 3 months

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Aug | 1,789 |
| Aug | 1,744 |
| Aug | 1,652 |
| Aug | 1,628 |
| Sep | 1,748 |
| Oct | 1,645 |
| Oct | 1,696 |
| Nov | 1,764 |

[Full Meriden, CT price history](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/trends/)

### Average Rent by Property

### Starting Price vs Average

### Rent by Bedroom Count

### Price per Square Foot

## Meriden, CT Rent Prices

All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

[#1 4.3 (6)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/oakland-gardens-apartments-meriden-ct/): Oakland Gardens Apartments 300 Britannia St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,133/mo Avg $1,133 1 units

[#2 3.7 (31)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/victoria-tower-apartments-meriden-ct/): Victoria Tower Apartments 410 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,133/mo Avg $1,133 1 units

[#3 3.9 (58)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/meriden-commons-meriden-ct/): Meriden Commons 161 State St #101, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,158/mo as of Nov 5 Avg $1,765 2 units

[#4 4.8 (24)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/the-meriden-meriden-ct/): The Meriden 1151 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,575/mo as of Nov 5 Avg $1,806 4 units

[#5 4 (25)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/pomeroy-place-apartments-meriden-ct/): Pomeroy Place Apartments 105 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,924/mo as of Nov 8 Avg $2,334 5 units

[#6 4.9 (62)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/the-arlo-meriden-ct/): The Arlo 211 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,949/mo as of Nov 8 Avg $2,231 17 units

[#7 3.4 (16)](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/britannia-commons-meriden-ct/): Britannia Commons 234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,975/mo as of Nov 8 Avg $2,243 4 units

| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | [Oakland Gardens Apartments 300 Britannia St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/oakland-gardens-apartments-meriden-ct/) | $1,133 | $1,133 | -- | 4.3 (6) | 1 |
| 2 | [Victoria Tower Apartments 410 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/victoria-tower-apartments-meriden-ct/) | $1,133 | $1,133 | -- | 3.7 (31) | 1 |
| 3 | [Meriden Commons 161 State St #101, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/meriden-commons-meriden-ct/) | $1,158 as of Nov 5 | $1,765 | $1.44/ft² | 3.9 (58) | 2 |
| 4 | [The Meriden 1151 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/the-meriden-meriden-ct/) | $1,575 as of Nov 5 | $1,806 | $3.17/ft² | 4.8 (24) | 4 |
| 5 | [Pomeroy Place Apartments 105 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/pomeroy-place-apartments-meriden-ct/) | $1,924 as of Nov 8 | $2,334 | $2.74/ft² | 4 (25) | 5 |
| 6 | [The Arlo 211 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/the-arlo-meriden-ct/) | $1,949 as of Nov 8 | $2,231 | $2.40/ft² | 4.9 (62) | 17 |
| 7 | [Britannia Commons 234 Sherman Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/britannia-commons-meriden-ct/) | $1,975 as of Nov 8 | $2,243 | $1.75/ft² | 3.4 (16) | 4 |

## Rent & Price History by Building

Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood.

[Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/apartments/)

[Oakland Gardens Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/oakland-gardens-apartments-meriden-ct/): ![Oakland Gardens Apartments apartments in Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16434?w=600) 4.3 (6) 300 Britannia St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,133/mo 1 units

[Victoria Tower Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/victoria-tower-apartments-meriden-ct/): ![Victoria Tower Apartments apartments in Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16430?w=600) 3.7 (31) 410 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,133/mo 1 units

[Meriden Commons](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/meriden-commons-meriden-ct/): ![Meriden Commons apartments in Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16426?w=600) 3.9 (58) 161 State St #101, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,158/mo prices as of Nov 5 2 units

[The Meriden](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/the-meriden-meriden-ct/): ![The Meriden apartments in Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16428?w=600) 4.8 (24) 1151 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,575/mo prices as of Nov 5 4 units

[Pomeroy Place Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/pomeroy-place-apartments-meriden-ct/): ![Pomeroy Place Apartments apartments in Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16438?w=600) 4 (25) 105 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,924/mo prices as of Nov 8 5 units

[The Arlo](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/the-arlo-meriden-ct/): ![The Arlo apartments in Meriden, CT](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16423?w=600) 4.9 (62) 211 Pomeroy Ave, Meriden, CT 06450, USA From $1,949/mo prices as of Nov 8 17 units

[Browse all Meriden, CT apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/apartments/)

By Area

## Meriden, CT neighborhoods

Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.

[Meriden 06450 8](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/apartments/?neighborhood=Meriden%2006450)

## Meriden, CT Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in Meriden, CT is **$2,145 per month**, based on 30 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,133 at Victoria Tower Apartments to $2,659 at Pomeroy Place Apartments.

### Average Rent by Bedroom Type

| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Studio | $1,556/mo | $1,133/mo | 4 |
| 1 Bed | $1,962/mo | $1,158/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $2,421/mo | $1,975/mo | 14 |
| 3 Bed | $2,250/mo | $2,250/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $2,372/mo | $2,372/mo | 1 |

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Market Context

## Who rents in Meriden, CT, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Meriden, CT averages **$1,962/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$2,421/mo**. At the local median household income of **$68,617**, that works out to **38% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Meriden, CT at **$1,243/mo**. The [current tracked market average](https://average-rent.com/city/meriden-ct/trends/) runs **73% higher than** that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Meriden, CT while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

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

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$86,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,145/mo.

Comfortable income

$103,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,133/mo), you need to earn at least **$45,000/year**.

Median household income in Meriden, CT is **$68,617** , about 33% below the comfortable-living threshold.

## Cost of living in Meriden, CT

Overall prices in Meriden, CT runs above the national average by about 5% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 105.4, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Meriden, CT's regional price parities.

| Category | Monthly estimate |
| --- | --- |
| Rent (market average) | $2,145 |
| Utilities | $534 |
| Groceries | $532 |
| Transportation | $1,273 |
| Healthcare | $621 |
| Other goods and services | $993 |
| Estimated total | $6,098/mo |

Population

60,418

Median household income

$68,617

Census median rent

$1,243/mo

Census rent burden

31.6%

Median age

38.6

Mean commute

23 min

## Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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## Nearby cities in Connecticut

How Meriden, CT rent compares to other markets in the state.

| City | Avg Rent | vs Meriden, CT | Properties |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [New Haven, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/new-haven-ct/) | $2,777 | +29% | 19 |
| [Stamford, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/stamford-ct/) | $3,438 | +60% | 15 |
| [Danbury, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/danbury-ct/) | $2,611 | +22% | 11 |
| [Norwalk, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/norwalk-ct/) | $3,306 | +54% | 11 |
| [Bridgeport, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/bridgeport-ct/) | $2,558 | +19% | 10 |
| [Hartford, CT](https://average-rent.com/city/hartford-ct/) | $1,746 | -19% | 8 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the average rent in Meriden, CT?

The average listed apartment rent in Meriden, CT is $2,145 per month, as of November 15, 2026. This sample includes 30 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

### What is the median rent in Meriden, CT?

The median asking rent in Meriden, CT is $2,223 per month, computed from 30 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,145/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Meriden, CT?

The lowest available rent in Meriden, CT starts at $1,133 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT?

1-bedroom apartments in Meriden, CT average $1,962/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,158/mo across 10 units tracked.

### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT?

2-bedroom apartments in Meriden, CT average $2,421/mo. Units start from $1,975/mo across 14 units currently listed.

## Rent Trends in Meriden, CT

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