Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Meridian, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Meridian

$995/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Meridian is $995 per month as of June 2026. This is 49% below the national average rent, or $955 less per month.

$0.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Meridian

24

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Meridian rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 $965, whereas a house costs $1,042. 1-bedroom apartments in Meridian run $845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

1 bedroom

$845

5%

16%

2 bedroom

$957

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,145

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,025

14%

30%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$845

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$957

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,145

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,025

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

30%

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$995
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Meridian, MS is 9% lower than the median rent in Byram, MS.

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 & Services5% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health12% lower
Housing37% lower
Transportation11% lower
Utilities2% lower

Discover rentals in Meridian, MS

5923 5th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meridian

House for rent

10843 Hwy494 Meridian - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Meridian

West Lauderdale School!!

10843 Hwy494 Meridian, Meridian, MS 39305

3 beds

1 bath

$975

House for rent

Available Jun 23

2704 Valley RoadLot 66 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Meridian

2704 Valley Road - 1

2704 Valley RoadLot 66 #1, Meridian, MS 39307

3 beds

2 baths

$990

House for rent

Available Jun 16

3350 27th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Meridian

3 beds

0 baths

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 16

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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 $995 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Meridian?

Average rent prices in Meridian have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Meridian rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Meridian is 49% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $955 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?

Meridian's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,100 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.

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).

Apartments for rent in Meridian