Cheap Homes for Rent in Meriden, CT from $750 (11 Rentals)

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property at 682 Old Colony Rd
$750

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Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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682 Old Colony Rd

MeridenCT06451
property at 64 S Center St
$1,200

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Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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64 S Center St

SouthingtonCT06489
property at 166 Gravel St
$1,282 - $1,314

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Base Rent$1,282

Total Monthly Price$1,282
1 Bedroom Rentals
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166 Gravel St

MeridenCT06450
property at 55 Steele Blvd
$1,357 - $2,300

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Base Rent$1,357

Total Monthly Price$1,357
Studio Rentals
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55 Steele Blvd

BerlinCT06037

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property at 54 Oak St
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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54 Oak St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 115 New Hanover Ave
$1,600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,600

Total Monthly Price$1,600
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Oct 1

115 New Hanover Ave

MeridenCT06451

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property at 36 Sigwin Dr
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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36 Sigwin Dr

WallingfordCT06492

Meriden, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meriden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Meriden, CT is a Studio unit found at 81 West Main Street in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood priced from $925. 51 Griswold St - Blue Pod in the Southington Berlin neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,082. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meriden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
81 West Main Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$925
51 Griswold St - Blue Pod1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,082
Meriden Commons1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,173
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275
EncoreEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meriden area is the $1.47 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Westfield Glen in the in the Southington Berlin neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Meriden apartment is the Two bed Townhouse Model at 250 Kensington Ave starting at $1,795 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Southington Berlin 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 GlenTwo Bedroom2BR,2.5BA$1.47
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
58 Warren St, Unit 1st floor58 Warren St2BR,1BA$1.65
115 Britannia St, Unit Floor 3115 Britannia St3BR,1BA$1.70
Merritt Station Apartments2/1-FL-Paredim W/D2BR,2BA$2.15
Arbor Park ITwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Crestwood Park ITwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.89
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
Crestwood Park IIOne Bedroom Flat1BR,1BA$2.15

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Meriden, CT
Population: 59,540

Ranked #637

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meriden

What type of rentals are currently available in Meriden?

There are currently 151 Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT with pricing that ranges from $1,081 to $2,599. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meriden ranging from $750 to $6,000.

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 $750 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,448.

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 $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,764.

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