Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT

Prices and availability in Meriden, CT were last updated on 24 Oct 2026.

The best apartments in Meriden, CT are: The Meriden, The Arlo, Westfield Glen, Summitwood Village and Arbor Park I Apartments.

The average rent in Meriden, CT is $1,548.

The price range for a studio apartment in Meriden, CT is between $1,575 and $2,418.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT is between $1,899 and $3,263.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT is between $2,150 and $3,830.

In Meriden, 40% of the residents are renting compared to 60% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 22% of Meriden's rentals, 69% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Meriden are about 45 years old, on average. Of these, 23% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 6 stories. About 68% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and 24% are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Meriden are around 3% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 53% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.