Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Average rent in
Meridian, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 17, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Meridian
$1,000/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Meridian is $1,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $925 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Meridian
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Meridian rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Meridian, MS
Average rent prices in Meridian have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,197. 1-bedroom apartments in Meridian run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $850 | No Change |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $750 | 2% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $1,595 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 20% | 73% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Meridian, MS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $895 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,197 | 8% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
73%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Meridian, MS.
Apartments
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,197
Last 30 days
8%
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
48%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Meridian, MS is 23% lower than the median rent in Byram, MS.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
15%$1,950
$900
15%$1,037
13%$950
4%$1,150
5%$1,250
61%$1,500
5%$1,597
5%$975
55%$910
$1,397
5%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 & Services | 5% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 12% lower |
| Housing | 37% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Meridian, MS
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meridian
3 beds
1 bath
$595
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Meridian
5350 8th Street Ext #NA, Meridian, MS 39307
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
Available Aug 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meridian
3 beds
0 baths
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meridian
3 beds
1 bath
$1,095
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Meridian
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
2701 Willow Bend Dr, Meridian, MS 39301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,384–$1,391
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3500 Highway 39 N, Meridian, MS 39301
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,025–$1,205
Apartment for rent
2d ago
4609 Broadmoor Dr, Meridian, MS 39305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$895–$1,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Meridian
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,350
House for rent
Available May 15
3d ago
2701 Willow Bend Dr, Meridian, MS 39301
2 beds
1 bath
$1,384–$1,391
Apartment for rent
3d ago
3830 Poplar Springs Dr, Meridian, MS 39305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$820–$855
Apartment for rent
4d ago
4320 36th Ave, Meridian, MS 39305
2 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4524 Highway 39 N, Meridian, MS 39301
1 bed
1 bath
$705–$730
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meridian
2913 21st St, Meridian, MS 39301
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Meridian
1311 47th Ave #NA, Meridian, MS 39307
4 beds
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Meridian
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
3d ago
4524 Highway 39 N, Meridian, MS 39301
1 bed
1 bath
$705–$730
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3830 Poplar Springs Dr, Meridian, MS 39305
2 beds
1 bath
$855
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Meridian
2913 21st St, Meridian, MS 39301
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,000 per month as of August 15, 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 9% 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 $925 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 $40,000/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).