Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Average rent in
Meridian, ID
Average rent in
Last updated on September 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Meridian
$2,250/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Meridian is $2,250 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meridian
117
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 5% 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 $1,713, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Meridian run $1,588 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 |  64% | 45% | |
1 bedroom | $1,572 | 4% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $1,505 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,295 | 2% | 15% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 32% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Northeast Meridian | $2,295 | |
Old Town Meridian | $1,400 | |
Southeast Meridian | $2,222 | |
Southwest Meridian | $1,866 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,713 | 28% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
64%
Last year
45%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,572
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,505
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
15%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
32%
Last year
3%
Northeast Meridian
Average rent
$2,295
Southwest Meridian
Average rent
$1,866
Old Town Meridian
Average rent
$1,400
Southeast Meridian
Average rent
$2,222
Apartments
Average rent
$1,713
Last 30 days
28%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
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
18%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meridian, ID is 20% higher than the median rent in Boise City, ID.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,875
16%$1,595
10%$1,572
36%$2,550
8%$1,595
11%$1,637
2%$1,850
16%$1,900
$1,450
13%$1,550
3%$2,450
13%$1,395
7%Discover rentals in Meridian, ID
5d+ ago
Old Town Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
1233 Ne 4th St #03, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 22
5d+ ago
Old Town Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
674 W Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Old Town Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
724 W Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$8,325
$7,965
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,307
$7,187
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,321
$7,097
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$6,224
$5,988
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1530 W Ann Taylor St, Meridian, ID 83646
2 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
Northeast Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
2 baths
$8,325
$7,965
Price drop
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2940 W Cobalt Dr, Meridian, ID 83642
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,592–$5,811
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
188 S Umbria Hills Way, Meridian, ID 83642
3 beds
2 baths
$1,772–$1,847
Apartment for rent
14h ago
303 W Pennwood St, Meridian, ID 83642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,742–$1,923
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
Northeast Meridian house for rent in Meridian
4 beds
2 baths
$2,295
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$5,159
$4,708
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$6,224
$5,988
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,321
$7,097
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 $2,250 per month as of September 26, 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 5% since last year.
How does Meridian rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meridian is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Meridian?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Meridian are Old Town Meridian ($1,400/mo), Southwest Meridian ($1,866/mo), and Southeast Meridian ($2,222/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Meridian?
To comfortably afford rent in Meridian, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Meridian?
December offers the best rental deals in Meridian, with rents running about 7.3% lower than April's peak prices. December also sees the least competition from other renters, while March and May are the most competitive months.
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).