What is the average apartment size in Meridian?

The average size for a Meridian, ID apartment is 973 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Meridian?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Meridian is $1,736 per month, a 0.25% increase from last year’s average of $1,732.

What is the average apartment size in Meridian?

The typical apartment in Meridian offers about 973 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Meridian, ID Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Meridian?

The typical rent budget in Meridian ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Meridian?

In Meridian, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Meridian is $1,736, a 0.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,732.

One-bedroom apartments provide 720 square feet for $1,500, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,766 offer 1,024 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,297 sq ft) for $2,104, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Meridian, ID

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,736	973 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,500	720 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,766	1,024 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,104	1,297 sq. ft.

Meridian, ID rent trends

Rental prices in Meridian, ID have increased by 0.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,732 to $1,736.

What's the typical rent budget in Meridian, ID?

The largest share of rentals in Meridian, ID (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Meridian, ID?

10,879 or 24% of the households in Meridian, ID are renter-occupied while 34,607 or 76% are owner-occupied.

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How Meridian Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Meridian	$1,736
Boise	$1,681
Post Falls	$1,541
Coeur d'Alene	$1,550
Caldwell	$1,753
Nampa	$1,533
Rathdrum	$1,698
Eagle, ID	$1,845
Garden City, ID	$1,712
Kuna, ID	$1,690

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Meridian apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.