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197 W Lake Dr

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Meriden, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meriden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Meriden, CT is a 1 Bed unit found at Meriden Commons in the Southington Berlin neighborhood priced from $1,081. The Kennedy Building in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,155. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meriden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,081
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Victoria Towers1Studio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Meriden area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1 Model at Westfield Glen in the in the Southington Berlin neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Meriden apartment is the 36 Center St Model at 36 Center St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meriden apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westfield Glen12BR,2.5BA$1.60
36 Center St, Unit 236 Center St3BR,1BA$1.33
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.29
Arbor Park I22BR,1.5BA$2.21
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Victoria Towers32BR,1.5BA$1.92
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Britannia CommonsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.20
20 Garden St, Unit 2nd Fl20 Garden St3BR,1BA$2.64
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meriden

What type of rentals are currently available in Meriden?

There are currently 137 Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,025 to $3,000. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meriden ranging from $975 to $10,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Meriden?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Meriden ranges from $975 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,517.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Meriden?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Meriden range from $1,700 to $2,600, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,300 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,300.

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