Meridian

A sunrise over nearby Snake River
Shoshone Falls, about two horus from Meridian, is called the "Niagara of the West"

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.

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A sunrise over nearby Snake River

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

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Meridian, ID is $1,373 for a studio, $1,489 for one bedroom, $1,686 for two bedrooms, and $1,948 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Meridian has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,489/month
722 Sq Ft
House
$2,442/month
1,763 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,803/month
942 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,156/month
1,434 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Meridian, ID is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

43 / 100

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

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Bikeable

49 / 100

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

Schools

Hunter Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Prospect Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Paramount Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Siena Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Hillsdale Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Victory Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Idaho Fine Arts Academy

Public

Grades 6-12

Gem Prep Meridian

Public

Grades K-12

Compass Public Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

Heritage Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Owyhee High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Renaissance High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Meridian Medical Arts Charter

Public

Grades 9-12

Gem Prep: Online School

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eagle Island State Park
  • Boise National Forest
  • Boise WaterShed
  • 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 February 2026.