Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Meridian, ID

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.

  • 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

increased by8%

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.

$1.43

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

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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%

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%

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

Median rent price$2,200
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,649
decreased by15%

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.

Discover rentals in Meridian, ID

1949 E Wilson Ln #C - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Northeast Meridian condo for rent in Meridian

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

$1,295

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 19

104 - Cascade - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

104 - Cascade

317 S Meridian Rd, Meridian, ID 83642

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

23 Sw 7th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Southwest Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 9

1043 W Pine Ave #3 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Old Town Meridian apartment for rent in Meridian

2 beds

2 baths

$1,351

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 21

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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).

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