Average Rent in Meridian, ID (2026)
Short answer: a 1-bedroom in Meridian runs about $1,500–$1,590/month and a 2-bedroom about $1,700–$1,818. But you'll see wildly different "average rent" numbers online — here's why, and what's real.
Average rent by unit type
| Unit type | Typical rent / month | Avg size |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,125 – $1,350 | compact |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,500 – $1,590 | ~720 sq ft |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,700 – $1,818 | ~1,025 sq ft |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,154 – $2,272 | ~1,299 sq ft |
| House (3–4 bd) | $2,200 – $2,800 | single-family |
Why the numbers disagree
- $1,800/mo — RentCafe (managed apartment buildings, +3.4% YoY).
- $2,195/mo (median) — Zumper (all active listings, including houses).
- $1,111/mo — the U.S. Census "median gross rent" counts all existing leases (including long-tenured tenants), so it sits well below what's advertised today.
That Census-vs-asking gap is normal: new listings always ask more than what long-term renters pay. For a place you can rent right now, plan around the $1,500–$1,818 range for apartments, higher for houses.
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Sources: RentCafe (Aug 2026), Zumper (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS. Figures are estimates and change over time.