Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT

Prices and availability in Meriden, CT were last updated on 4 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Meriden, CT are: The Meriden, The Arlo, Summitwood Sept 10th, Crestwood Park II Apartments and Oakland Gardens.

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Meriden, CT is between $1,575 and $2,828.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT is between $1,699 and $3,351.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Meriden, CT is between $2,598 and $4,064.

In Meriden 40% of the housing is rented out compared to 60% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 22% of Meriden's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 69% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.

Rental apartments in Meriden come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 3% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 53% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 38% of all rentals in Meriden. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.