Rent by ZIP · New Haven County
Rent in Meriden, CT 06451
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,850 (+5.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,213 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,420 | $1,220 | +16.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $988 ±$393 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,540 | $1,410 | +9.2% | $1,386–1,694 | $969 ±$154 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,850 | $1,750 | +5.7% | $1,665–2,035 | $1,204 ±$166 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,300 | $2,160 | +6.5% | $2,070–2,530 | $1,635 ±$102 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,600 | $2,550 | +2% | $2,340–2,860 | $1,840 ±$164 |
Small Area FMRs for the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,933.
What renters pay in 06451
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06450 | Meriden | $1,920 | $1,462 |
| 06447 | Marlborough | $1,880 | – |
| 06455 | Middlefield | $1,800 | – |
| 06456 | Middle Haddam | $1,920 | – |
| 06457 | Middletown | $1,980 | $1,591 |
| 06444 | Marion | $2,310 | – |
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.