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Last updated on August 13, 2026
Average rent in
Meridian, ID
Average rent in
Last updated on August 13, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Meridian rent stands today
Meridian, ID rent rose 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $2,195/month. Renters are paying $304 more per month on average than last year, with rents at the peak level of $2,209/month this August.
Compared to national trends
Meridian runs 14.0% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median, placing it above average in cost among U.S. metros despite a modest total rental inventory of 127 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Meridian rent for about $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,512/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,272/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,700/month. The rental inventory is fairly balanced across bedroom sizes, with 3-bed and 4+ bed units making up over 60%.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southeast Meridian saw a rent increase of 29.1% year over year, well above the citywide rise of 9.8%. This neighborhood commands the highest median rent at $2,195/month, showing localized strength in Meridian, ID's rental market.
Median rent
Median rent in Meridian
$2,195/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Meridian is $2,195 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $270 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meridian
127
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Meridian rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Meridian, ID
Average rent prices in Meridian have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Meridian, ID
Rent prices in Meridian vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Meridian is $1,620, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Meridian run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 |  64% | 36% | |
1 bedroom | $1,512 | No Change | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $1,495 | 3% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,272 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,700 | 6% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Northeast Meridian | $2,195 | |
Old Town Meridian | $1,388 | |
Southeast Meridian | $2,195 | |
Southwest Meridian | $1,882 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,620 | 8% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 15% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,450 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $795 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
64%
Last year
36%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,512
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,272
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
17%
Northeast Meridian
Average rent
$2,195
Southwest Meridian
Average rent
$1,882
Old Town Meridian
Average rent
$1,388
Southeast Meridian
Average rent
$2,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,620
Last 30 days
8%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
15%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Meridian, ID, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Meridian, ID compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Meridian and Boise City by all bedroom counts and property types.
Meridian
14%higher than the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meridian, ID is 33% higher than the median rent in Boise City, ID.
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5%$1,475
5%Discover rentals in Meridian, ID
5d+ ago
Southwest Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,345
$1,245
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
5d+ ago
Northeast Meridian condo for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Condo for rent
Available Aug 26
1d ago
Southeast Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
526 E Broadway Ave - 526 E Broadway Ave- #D, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Old Town Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
662 W Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$15,750
$14,101
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$13,821
$13,092
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$11,240
$10,588
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$10,441
$9,754
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1300 N Penn Station Ln, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1530 W Ann Taylor St, Meridian, ID 83646
3 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Northeast Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,649
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Northeast Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
5555 N Sun Shimmer Ave #NA, Meridian, ID 83646
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 10
1d ago
188 S Umbria Hills Way, Meridian, ID 83642
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,757–$1,817
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2940 W Cobalt Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,406–$6,077
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$3,187
$3,001
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meridian
4 beds
3 baths
$2,700
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$8,644
$6,585
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$10,441
$9,754
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$15,750
$14,101
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Meridian, ID
Quick answers to common questions about the Meridian rental market.
How much is rent in Meridian?
The average rent in Meridian is $2,195 per month as of August 8, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Meridian?
Average rent prices in Meridian have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Meridian rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meridian is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $270 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Meridian?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Meridian are Old Town Meridian ($1,388/mo), Southwest Meridian ($1,882/mo), and Northeast Meridian ($2,195/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Meridian?
To comfortably afford rent in Meridian, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Meridian?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Meridian average around $1,460/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,530/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).