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ZIP 83646

Part of Meridian, ID
Pop. 76,023·Ada County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Idaho
Median rent (all units)
$2,338/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
+$373
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ZIP 83646 · $2,338
More expensive than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$2,090
3 BR
$2,930
4 BR+
$3,510
Research median
$2,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,056/yr
At $2,338/mo median
Location
StateID
CountyAda County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +4.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 83646 (Meridian, ID) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
76,023
Median income
$102,861
Median age
37.4
Renters
19.8%
Age distribution
26.8%
19.5%
27%
15.9%
Under 1826.8%
18–3419.5%
35–5427%
55–6410.8%
65+15.9%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
82.8%
White82.8%
Black1.5%
Hispanic10.4%
Asian2.1%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
19.5%
32.6%
44.3%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma19.5%
Some college32.6%
Bachelor's+44.3%
Housing tenure
80.2%
19.8%
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 83646 in Meridian, ID has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,839 → $2,338
up 27.1%
Income
$86,776 → $102,861
up 18.5%
Population
71,501 → 76,023
up 6.3%
Renter share
16.4% → 19.8%
+3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
41.6% → 44.3%
+2.7 pts
Median age
36.3 → 37.4
+1.1 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 83646 in Meridian, ID has shifted from $1,839 to $2,338, up 27.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $86,776 in 2021 to $102,861 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 83646 in Meridian, ID adding about 4,522 residents over the five-year window, up 6.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 16.4% to 19.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.6% to 44.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 83646 in Meridian, ID market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 83646 covers Meridian, ID. The median rent here is $2,338/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,090/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($102,861/yr), ZIP 83646 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 83646?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 83646 (Meridian, ID) is $2,338. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 83646 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 83646's median rent of $2,338/mo is $373 (19%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 83646 compare to other ZIPs in Idaho?

ZIP 83646 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Idaho, ranking #3 out of 40 ZIPs tracked at $2,338/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 83646?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,338/mo in ZIP 83646. The local median household income is $102,861/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 83646?

Rent in ZIP 83646 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 83646 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 83646 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,338/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($102,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 83646 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 83646 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.8% of ZIP 83646 households are renters, while 80.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 83646 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 83646 compare to the rest of Meridian?

ZIP 83646 is pricier than Meridian as a whole. At $2,338/mo, it's $273 above the Meridian citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 83646 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 83646 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,338/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 83646's median household income ($102,861/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 83646 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5.8%
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