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Average Rent in Meridian, ID & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Meridian, ID. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,930/mo
Lowest Available
$1,621/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
51
available now
Rent Watch: cuts and increases
Open Rent Watch →0 cuts and 3 increases among 10 comparable listings this week. Filter by bedrooms and budget, then inspect each building’s history.
- Cortland at Ten Mile
↑ $20/mo
Increase of 1.0% · Unit Y207
- Old Town Lofts
↑ $15/mo
Increase of 0.9% · Unit 308B
Rent by Neighborhood in Meridian, ID
Compare average rent across Meridian, ID neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian 83642 | $1,943 | ▲ $57 | $1,642 | 6 | 48 |
| West Cloverdale | $1,733 | ▼ $180 | $1,621 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Meridian, ID?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Meridian, ID is $1,930 per month across 7 apartment communities and 51 available units.
The most affordable option is Meritage West starting at $1,621/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,764/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,991/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $2,552/mo.
Prices range from $1,621 to $2,765 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 32 units are currently listed.
Meridian, ID Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,818 | - | 8 |
| June 2026 | $1,887 | +$69 | 8 |
| July 2026 | $1,842 | -$45 | 12 |
| August 2026 | $1,910 | +$68 | 12 |
| September 2026 | $1,917 | +$7 | 11 |
| October 2026 | $1,937 | +$20 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Meridian, ID
Rent Prices by Apartment in Meridian, ID
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meritage West | $1,621/mo | $1,733/mo | 3 | 3.8 |
| Old Town Lofts | $1,642/mo | $1,728/mo | 2 | 5 |
| Cortland at Ten Mile | $1,686/mo | $1,817/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Seasons at Meridian | $1,703/mo | $2,042/mo | 18 | 4.6 |
| The Lofts at Ten Mile | $1,725/mo | $1,779/mo | 10 | 3.8 |
| Olympus at Ten Mile | $1,778/mo | $2,071/mo | 8 | 4.7 |
| Bri at the Village | $2,311/mo | $2,311/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Meridian, ID
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$77,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,930/mo.
Comfortable income
$93,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,621/mo), you need to earn at least $65,000/year.
Median household income in Meridian, ID is $98,686 , about 7% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Meridian, ID
Overall prices in Meridian, ID runs below the national average by about 6% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 94.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Meridian, ID's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,930 |
| Utilities | $422 |
| Groceries | $517 |
| Transportation | $1,006 |
| Healthcare | $491 |
| Other goods and services | $785 |
| Estimated total | $5,152/mo |
Population
124,865
Median household income
$98,686
Census median rent
$1,714/mo
Census rent burden
30.7%
Median age
37.4
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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