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property at 682 Old Colony Rd

$750

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1 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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682 Old Colony Rd

MeridenCT06451
property at 525 Crown St

$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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525 Crown St

MeridenCT06450

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property at 135 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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135 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 20 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,400

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$1,400

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20 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 5 Colony St

$1,400

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$1,400

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5 Colony St

MeridenCT06451
property at 161 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,400

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161 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457

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Meriden, CT Local Guide

Cheapest Available Meriden Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Meriden, CT is a Studio unit found at 1079 Broad St in the Southington Berlin neighborhood priced from $1,100. Charles Street Place Apartments in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meriden apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1079 Broad St1079 Broad St., Unit 3NStudio,1BA$1,100
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275
EncoreEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT

As of June 12, 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 2BR/2.5BA Model at Britannia Commons starting at $2,350 with a $1.64 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
Britannia Commons2BR/2.5BA2BR,2.5BA$1.64
250 Kensington AveTwo bed Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.28
Merritt Station Apartments2/1/Flat-Cherry W/D2BR,1BA$2.07
115 Britannia St, Unit Floor 3115 Britannia St3BR,1BA$1.70
Arbor Park ITwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
313 Grove St, Unit 1313 Grove St2BR,1BA$2.04
63 Sylvan Ave, Unit 2nd Floor63 Sylvan Ave2BR,1BA$1.82
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68

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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 159 Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT with pricing that ranges from $768 to $3,100. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meriden ranging from $750 to $4,200.

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 $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,580.

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 $1,450 to $2,300, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,300 to $3,700. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,100.

Expert Rental Resources

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