1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Meridian, ID
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Meridian, Idaho as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,065 and +29% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Meridian
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Meridian
Compare Meridian's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfoot | $710 |
| 2 | Burley | $720 |
| 3 | Moscow | $780 |
| 4 | Pocatello | $795 |
| 5 | Sandpoint | $829 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 7 | Rexburg | $890 |
| 8 | Twin Falls | $950 |
| 9 | Chubbuck | $960 |
| 10 | Mountain Home | $1,030 |
| 11 | Idaho Falls | $1,037 |
| 12 | Post Falls | $1,220 |
| 13 | Rathdrum | $1,230 |
| 14 | Ammon | $1,250 |
| 15 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,250 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Idaho
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle | $2,050 |
| 2 | Kuna | $1,920 |
| 3 | Meridian (this page) | $1,800 |
| 4 | Boise | $1,611 |
| 5 | Nampa | $1,477 |
| 6 | Garden City | $1,456 |
| 7 | Hayden | $1,420 |
| 8 | Caldwell | $1,395 |
| 9 | Star | $1,390 |
| 10 | Coeur d'Alene | $1,250 |
| 11 | Ammon | $1,250 |
| 12 | Rathdrum | $1,230 |
| 13 | Post Falls | $1,220 |
| 14 | Idaho Falls | $1,037 |
| 15 | Mountain Home | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Meridian.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Meridian |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star, ID | 9.4 mi | $1,390 | $-410 (-23%) |
| Eagle, ID | 11.6 mi | $2,050 | +$250 (+14%) |
| Nampa, ID | 12 mi | $1,477 | $-323 (-18%) |
| Kuna, ID | 12.2 mi | $1,920 | +$120 (+7%) |
| Garden City, ID | 12.4 mi | $1,456 | $-344 (-19%) |
| Boise, ID | 14.6 mi | $1,611 | $-189 (-10%) |
| Caldwell, ID | 20.4 mi | $1,395 | $-405 (-22%) |
| Mountain Home, ID | 63.4 mi | $1,030 | $-770 (-43%) |
| Twin Falls, ID | 155 mi | $950 | $-850 (-47%) |
| La Grande, OR | 165.4 mi | $860 | $-940 (-52%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Meridian — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Meridian?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Meridian, Idaho is $1,800 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,065.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Meridian?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $72,000 ($6,000/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Meridian expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Meridian's 1-bedroom median of $1,800 is +29% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 74th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Meridian rank for 1-bedroom rent in Idaho?
Among the 24 cities in Idaho with 1-bedroom data, Meridian ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Meridian?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Star ($1,390), Nampa ($1,477), Garden City ($1,456).