Cheap Homes for Rent in Meriden, CT from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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property at 525 Crown St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

525 Crown St, Unit 134

525 Crown St
MeridenCT06450
property at 666 Main St

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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666 Main St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 666 Broad St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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666 Broad St

MeridenCT06450
property at 5 Colony St

$1,200 - $1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5 Colony St

MeridenCT06451
property at 46 N Cherry St

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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46 N Cherry St

WallingfordCT06492

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property at 20 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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20 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 161 Burgundy Hill Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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$1,600

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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161 Burgundy Hill Ln

MiddletownCT06457
property at 12 Liberty St

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

12 Liberty St

SouthingtonCT06489
property at 1187 N Broad St

$1,650

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$1,650

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$1,650

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1187 N Broad St

MeridenCT06450
property at 1 Russell St

$1,675

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$1,675

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$1,675

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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1 Russell St

MiddletownCT06457
property at 57 Germania St

$1,695

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$1,695

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$1,695

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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57 Germania St

SouthingtonCT06489

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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 The Kennedy Building in the Meriden Wallingford neighborhood priced from $1,155. 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
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,155
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,275
275 Research Pkwy - Encore ApartmentsEncore ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,300
Flats at 3901 Bedroom - Standard1BR,1BA$1,395
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,447

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT

As of March 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 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
13 S 1st St, Unit 313 S 1st St2BR,1BA$1.45
Arbor Park ITwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$2.21
Charles Street Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
Victoria TowersOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.68
The Kennedy BuildingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Merritt Station Apartments1/1 TH CUE1BR,1BA$2.26
Meriden PlaceOne Bed 1.31BR,1BA$2.78
The MeridenOne Bed A1BR,1BA$2.81

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Frequently Asked Questions about Meriden

What type of rentals are currently available in Meriden?

There are currently 150 Apartments for Rent in Meriden, CT with pricing that ranges from $768 to $3,000. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Meriden ranging from $1,200 to $3,500.

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 $1,200 to $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,259.

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