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Meridian, ID

Area Guide

Suburban fun prevails in this Boise suburb.

Suburban Growing Close-Knit Active Convenient

Welcome to Meridian, Idaho, a thriving community in the heart of the Treasure Valley. Located just west of Boise, this growing suburb combines residential charm with contemporary conveniences. The rental market offers diverse options, with average one-bedroom apartments priced at $1,477, while two-bedroom units typically run around $1,663.

Life in Meridian centers around The Village at Meridian, an outdoor shopping and entertainment destination featuring restaurants, retail stores, and a cinema. The city maintains seventeen public parks, including Meridian Settlers Regional Park, which offers seasonal community events and outdoor entertainment. The Initial Point Gallery in City Hall highlights rotating art exhibitions throughout the year. The area's agricultural heritage is celebrated through seasonal festivals and community gatherings.

Meridian's neighborhoods each offer their own character, from the established streets of Old Town Meridian near Main Street and Pine Avenue to the newer developments surrounding The Village at Meridian. The city's convenient location provides easy access to both downtown Boise and the Treasure Valley's outdoor recreation opportunities.

Explore the City

A sunrise over nearby Snake River

Shoshone Falls, about two horus from Meridian, is called the "Niagara of the West"

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Meridian, ID is $1,375 for a studio, $1,480 for one bedroom, $1,670 for two bedrooms, and $1,942 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Meridian has decreased by -0.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,480/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,329/month
1,739 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,009/month
1,317 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,037/month
1,387 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Meridian, ID

Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Hillsdale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

690 Students

Siena Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

655 Students

Prospect Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

532 Students

Hunter Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

517 Students

Paramount Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

501 Students

Victory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,048 Students

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,062 Students

Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

266 Students

Sawtooth Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

892 Students

Lewis & Clark Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

882 Students

Renaissance High School

Public

Grades 9-12

658 Students

Rocky Mountain High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,917 Students

Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

266 Students

Mountain View High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,462 Students

Meridian High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,783 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eagle Island State Park
  • Boise WaterShed
  • Boise National Forest
  • Arboretum Park
  • Bernardine Quinn Riverside Park

Airports

  • Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.