Rent by ZIP · New Haven County
Rent in Meriden, CT 06450
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,920 (+7.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,355 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,480 | $1,280 | +15.6% | $1,332–1,628 | $938 ±$129 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,600 | $1,440 | +11.1% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,101 ±$71 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,780 | +7.9% | $1,728–2,112 | $1,462 ±$109 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,390 | $2,200 | +8.6% | $2,151–2,629 | $1,742 ±$65 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,690 | $2,600 | +3.5% | $2,421–2,959 | $1,762 ±$30 |
Small Area FMRs for the New Haven, CT MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for New Haven, CT MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,091.
What renters pay in 06450
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06451 | Meriden | $1,850 | $1,204 |
| 06447 | Marlborough | $1,880 | – |
| 06455 | Middlefield | $1,800 | – |
| 06444 | Marion | $2,310 | – |
| 06456 | Middle Haddam | $1,920 | – |
| 06443 | Madison | $2,910 | $2,203 |
Fair Market Rents across New Haven County, CT · All CT counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.