Rent in Meriden, CT
Across Meriden's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,495 a month, with figures from $1,204–$2,091. The highest typical rent is in 06451 ($1,527) and the lowest in 06450 ($1,462). Owner-occupied homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay about 1.91% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,071 | $938–$1,609 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,178 | $969–$1,743 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,495 | $1,204–$2,091 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,855 | $1,635–$2,602 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,991 | $1,762–$2,935 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Meriden ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Meriden, CT?
- About $1,495 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,204–$2,091. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Meriden, CT?
- About $1,178 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $969–$1,743. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Meriden, CT?
- About $1,855 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,635–$2,602. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Meriden, CT?
- About $1,071 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $938–$1,609. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Meriden, CT?
- About $1,991 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,762–$2,935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Meriden ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 06451 has the highest typical rent at $1,527 a month, and 06450 the lowest at $1,462.
- What is the property tax rate in Meriden, CT?
- Owner-occupied homes in South Central Connecticut Planning Region pay a typical 1.91% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Meriden rent figures come from?
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026), Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).