Average Rent in Meridian, ID
11 apartment buildings, 98 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$1,495/mo
Altair
Properties
11
tracked daily
Units
98
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 11 properties in Meridian, ID.
Average rent trend, last 3 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Meridian, ID Rent Prices
All 11 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Altair
2743 W Peak Cloud Ln, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Meritage West
13450 W Baldcypress St, Boise, ID 83713, USA
Old Town Lofts
33 E Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Aren Apartments
1062 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Olympus at Ten Mile
1961 W Franklin Rd, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Prelude at Paramount
4909 N Elsinore Ave, Meridian, ID 83646, USA
Cortland at Ten Mile
3800 W Perugia St, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altair 2743 W Peak Cloud Ln, Meridian, ID 83642, USA | $1,495 | $1,661 | $2.34 | 3.9 (38) | 13 |
| 2 | Meritage West 13450 W Baldcypress St, Boise, ID 83713, USA | $1,551 | $1,899 | $2.11 | 3.8 (34) | 4 |
| 3 | Old Town Lofts 33 E Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642, USA | $1,578 | $1,821 | $2.09 | 5 (34) | 5 |
| 4 | Aren Apartments 1062 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID 83642, USA | $1,605 | $1,745 | $2.58 | 4.2 (66) | 6 |
| 5 | Olympus at Ten Mile 1961 W Franklin Rd, Meridian, ID 83642, USA | $1,608 | $1,744 | $2.42 | 4.7 (69) | 5 |
| 6 | Prelude at Paramount 4909 N Elsinore Ave, Meridian, ID 83646, USA | $1,629 | $1,919 | $1.83 | 3.2 (92) | 20 |
| 7 | Cortland at Ten Mile 3800 W Perugia St, Meridian, ID 83642, USA | $1,641 | $1,768 | $2.19 | 4.2 (319) | 14 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Altair
3.9 (38)2743 W Peak Cloud Ln, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Meritage West
3.8 (34)13450 W Baldcypress St, Boise, ID 83713, USA
Old Town Lofts
5 (34)33 E Idaho Ave, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Aren Apartments
4.2 (66)1062 S Silverstone Way, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Olympus at Ten Mile
4.7 (69)1961 W Franklin Rd, Meridian, ID 83642, USA
Prelude at Paramount
3.2 (92)4909 N Elsinore Ave, Meridian, ID 83646, USA
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Meridian, ID neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 3 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Meridian, ID Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Meridian, ID is $1,935 per month, based on 98 units across 11 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,495 at Altair to $2,855 at Modern Craftsman - Ten Mile.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,570/mo | $1,535/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,681/mo | $1,495/mo | 43 |
| 2 Bed | $2,059/mo | $1,798/mo | 41 |
| 3 Bed | $2,486/mo | $2,243/mo | 12 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Meridian, ID, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Meridian, ID averages $1,681/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,059/mo. At the local median household income of $98,686, that works out to 24% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Meridian, ID at $1,714/mo. The current tracked market average runs 13% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Meridian, ID while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Meridian, ID?
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 $1,935/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 ($1,495/mo), you need to earn at least $60,000/year.
Median household income in Meridian, ID is $98,686 , about 6% 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) | $1,935 |
| Utilities | $422 |
| Groceries | $517 |
| Transportation | $1,006 |
| Healthcare | $491 |
| Other goods and services | $785 |
| Estimated total | $5,157/mo |
Population
124,865
Median household income
$98,686
Census median rent
$1,714/mo
Rent as % of income
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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Nearby cities in Idaho
How Meridian, ID rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Meridian, ID | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coeur D Alene, ID | $1,759 | -9% | +0.5% | 15 |
| Boise, ID | $2,020 | +4% | +3.7% | 11 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $2,327 | +20% | +11.2% | 8 |
| Nampa, ID | $1,828 | -6% | -3.3% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Meridian, ID?
The average rent in Meridian, ID is $1,935 per month, based on 98 units across 11 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Meridian, ID?
The median asking rent in Meridian, ID is $1,857 per month, computed from 98 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,935/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Meridian, ID?
The lowest available rent in Meridian, ID starts at $1,495 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Meridian, ID?
1-bedroom apartments in Meridian, ID average $1,681/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,495/mo across 43 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Meridian, ID?
2-bedroom apartments in Meridian, ID average $2,059/mo. Units start from $1,798/mo across 41 units currently listed.
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