What is the average apartment size in Meriden?

The average size for a Meriden, CT apartment is 826 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Meriden?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Meriden is $1,650 per month, a 6.64% increase from last year’s average of $1,548.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Meriden?

In Meriden, studios rent for $1,366 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,451 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,946 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,003 per month

What is the average apartment size in Meriden?

The typical apartment in Meriden offers about 826 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Meriden?

Studio apartments in Meriden average 519 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 705 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,029 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,221 sq. ft.

Meriden, CT Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Meriden?

The typical rent budget in Meriden ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Meriden?

In Meriden, 40% of households rent while 60% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Meriden is $1,650, a 6.64% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,548.

Studio Apartments at $1,366 offer the most budget-friendly option with 519 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 705 square feet for $1,451, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,946 offer 1,029 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,221 sq ft) for $2,003, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Meriden, CT

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,650	826 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,366	519 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,451	705 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,946	1,029 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,003	1,221 sq. ft.

Meriden, CT rent trends

Rental prices in Meriden, CT have increased by 6.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,548 to $1,650.

What's the typical rent budget in Meriden, CT?

The largest share of rentals in Meriden, CT (42%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Meriden, CT?

9,911 or 40% of the households in Meriden, CT are renter-occupied while 14,798 or 60% are owner-occupied.

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How Meriden Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Meriden	$1,650
Norwalk	$2,836
New Haven	$2,287
Stamford	$2,955
Bridgeport	$1,712
Middletown	$1,866
New London	$1,682
Waterbury	$1,489
Norwich	$1,600
West Haven	$1,549
Danbury	$2,586

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Meriden apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.