Last updated July 14, 2026

Average Rent in Meriden 06450 & Rent Trends

Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Meriden 06450, Meriden, CT. Updated daily.

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Market Average

$1,766/mo

Lowest Available

$928/mo

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Meriden 06450 vs Meriden, CT Average

Meriden 06450 is cheaper the Meriden, CT average by $257/mo (13%). The citywide average is $2,023/mo across all neighborhoods.

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Meriden 06450?

As of July 2026, the average rent in Meriden 06450 is $1,766 per month across 3 apartment communities and 13 available units.

The most affordable option is Meriden Commons starting at $928/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,766/mo.

Prices range from $928 to $2,259 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 4 units are currently listed.

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Meriden 06450

1 Bed

$1,766

from $928 · 13 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Meriden 06450

Property	Starting at	Average	Units	Rating
Meriden Commons	$928/mo	$1,219/mo	5	3.9
The Meriden	$1,699/mo	$1,774/mo	2	4.8
The Arlo	$2,193/mo	$2,219/mo	6	4.9

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Meriden 06450

What is the average rent in Meriden 06450?

The average rent in Meriden 06450 is $1,766 per month as of July 2026, based on 13 units across 3 apartment communities.

Is rent going up or down in Meriden 06450?

The current average rent in Meriden 06450 is $1,766/mo, refreshed daily to track rent trends.

What is the cheapest apartment in Meriden 06450?

The most affordable apartment in Meriden 06450 is Meriden Commons with units starting at $928/mo.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden 06450?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden 06450 averages $1,766/mo, with prices starting at $928/mo across 13 available units.

How many apartments are available in Meriden 06450?

There are 13 units available across 3 apartment communities in Meriden 06450.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Meriden 06450?

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

Minimum to afford average rent

$71,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,766/mo.

Comfortable income

$85,000/year

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

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($928/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.

Cost of living in Meriden 06450

We only have live rent data for Meriden 06450 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.

Category	Monthly estimate	Source
Rent (market average)	$1,766	daily refresh
Estimated total	$1,766/mo	$21,192/year

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

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

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

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 are refreshed annually.

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