Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Meridian, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Meridian

$980/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Meridian is $980 per month as of September 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $920 less per month.

$1.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Meridian

22

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Meridian rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Meridian, MS

Average rent prices in Meridian have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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, MS

Rent prices in Meridian vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Meridian is $895, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Meridian run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $980.

Listings

1 bedroom

$825

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$990

3%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,025

7%

17%

4 bedroom

$1,875

4%

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$990

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,025

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

39%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Meridian, MS, 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, MS compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Meridian and Byram by all bedroom counts and property types.

Meridian

Median rent price$980
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by42%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Meridian, MS is 11% lower than the median rent in Byram, MS.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Byram

$1,100

decreased by27%
Last year
Clinton

$1,795

decreased by16%
Last year
Ellisville

$995

increased by22%
Last year
Flowood

$1,179

decreased by24%
Last year
Hattiesburg

$1,000

increased by6%
Last year
Jackson

$1,195

decreased by3%
Last year

Cost of living in Meridian, MS

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health15% lower
Housing37% lower
Transportation10% lower
UtilitiesNo difference

Discover rentals in Meridian, MS

5923 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meridian

5632 Cooper Cir #B - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Meridian

$600 - 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment , HUD Accepted but not required

5632 Cooper Cir #B, Meridian, MS 39307

2 beds

1 bath

$600

1606 43rd Ave #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meridian

2 bedroom Duplex -$700

1606 43rd Ave #NA, Meridian, MS 39307

2 beds

1 bath

$700

The New Meridian Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

21m ago

8.8

Very good

The New Meridian Apartments

4524 Highway 39 N, Meridian, MS 39301

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$730–$1,250

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Frequently asked questions for Meridian, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Meridian rental market.

How much is rent in Meridian?

The average rent in Meridian is $980 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 decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Meridian rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Meridian is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $920 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Meridian?

To comfortably afford rent in Meridian, you'd need to earn approximately $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Meridian?

April offers the best rental deals in Meridian, with rents running about 14% lower than March, which sees the highest prices of the year. This seasonal swing creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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