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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Meridian, ID
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Meridian rent stands today
Meridian, ID rent rose 8.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters are paying $256 more per month on average than last year, despite a 4.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $2,100 in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Meridian runs 12.8% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 116 rentals available across the city.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Meridian rent for $922/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,195/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,449/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,230/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,595/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,395/month, while apartments sit at $1,600/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Northeast Meridian saw rents rise 21.0% year over year to $2,148/month, outpacing the citywide increase of 8.4%. This neighborhood's growth contrasts with the 15.6% decline in 1-bedroom rents and 31.7% decline in studios across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Meridian
$2,200/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Meridian is $2,200 per month as of May 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meridian
116
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Meridian rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Meridian, ID
Average rent prices in Meridian have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Meridian run $1,525 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $922 |  64% | 39% | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,449 | 3% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,230 | 3% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 | 5% | 18% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Northeast Meridian | $2,147 | |
Old Town Meridian | $1,486 | |
Southeast Meridian | $2,100 | |
Southwest Meridian | $1,899 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,600 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,395 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,395 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $860 | 18% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$922
Last 30 days
64%
Last year
39%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,449
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,230
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
Southwest Meridian
Average rent
$1,899
Northeast Meridian
Average rent
$2,147
Old Town Meridian
Average rent
$1,486
Southeast Meridian
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$860
Last 30 days
18%
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
13%higher than the national median
15%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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Discover rentals in Meridian, ID
1d ago
Northeast Meridian condo for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
$1,295
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available May 19
1d ago
317 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Southwest Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 9
1d ago
Old Town Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian
2 beds
2 baths
$1,351
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 21
10m ago
Verified
5 beds
2.5 baths
$6,896
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$7,470
$6,858
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,664
$5,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meridian
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,400
House for rent
Available Mar 17
11h ago
1530 W Ann Taylor St, Meridian, ID 83646
2 beds
2 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2543 E Blue Tick St, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
2 baths
$1,625
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1300 N Penn Station Ln, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2547 E Blue Tick St, Meridian, ID 83642
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$7,470
$6,858
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
303 W Pennwood St, Meridian, ID 83642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$2,993
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2547 E Blue Tick St, Meridian, ID 83642
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1905 E Wilson Ln, Meridian, ID 83642
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2547 E Blue Tick St, Meridian, ID 83642
1 bed
1 bath
$1,475
Apartment for rent
8m ago
Verified
5 beds
4 baths
$7,470
$6,858
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13m ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,664
$5,549
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
303 W Pennwood St, Meridian, ID 83642
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,440–$2,993
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 $2,200 per month as of May 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Meridian?
Average rent prices in Meridian have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Meridian rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Meridian is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Meridian?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Meridian are Old Town Meridian ($1,486/mo), Southwest Meridian ($1,899/mo), and Southeast Meridian ($2,100/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?
Meridian's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,400 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions across the city's diverse neighborhood options.
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).