
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Meridian, ID from $800 (67 Rentals)
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Altair

The Flats at Ten Mile

Cherrylane

High Point on Overland

The Fields at Gramercy

Aren

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Prelude at Paramount

Gramercy Villas

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Selway

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Crossfield Apartments

Aspen Hills Apartments

804 W 7th St

809 W 2nd St

Central Park Commons

Cascade Apartments

1805 E Overland Rd

Rushmore Apartments

1047 W Pine Ave
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1949 E Wilson Ln

Cortland South Meridian

918 NW 4th St

872 N Bonsai Ln

1033 W Pine Ave

Olympus at Ten Mile

The 240 Apartments

Touchstone Place

Silver Ridge

1069 W Pine Ave
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14170 W Guinness Ct

14170 W Guinness Ct

14170 W Guinness Ct

Westridge Apartments

10700 W Halstead Ln

1915 N Farwell Ln

Renaissance at Hobble Creek

10787 W Halstead Ln
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Meridian, ID Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Meridian?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Meridian Studio Apartments | $1,649 | $1,339 | $2,133 |
| Cheap Meridian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,761 | $1,175 | $3,960 |
| Cheap Meridian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,938 | $1,299 | $5,807 |
| Cheap Meridian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,260 | $1,727 | $6,053 |
| Cheap Meridian 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,617 | $2,615 | $7,585 |
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Cheapest Available Meridian Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Meridian, ID is a 1 Bed unit found at The Fields at Gramercy in the Southwest Boise neighborhood priced from $1,415. Aren in the West Cloverdale neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,440. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meridian apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fields at Gramercy | White Feather | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
| Aren | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| The 240 Apartments | The 240 - 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,452 |
| Prelude at Paramount | A1- 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,469 |
| Gramercy Villas | Gramercy_1x1_800sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| The Clara Apartments | B1.1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,517 |
| Village at Crystal Springs | Studio 518 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,517 |
| Village Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
| Olympus at Ten Mile | B2A | 2BR,2BA | $1,557 |
| Selway | Eagle | 2BR,2BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meridian, ID
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meridian area is the $1.41 price per square foot Townhome - 3x2.5 Model at Viera at Pinnacle in the in the Southwest Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,395. The second greatest value Meridian apartment is the 3A Haven Model at BB Living The Oaks starting at $2,712 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Outer Meridian neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Meridian apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viera at Pinnacle | Townhome - 3x2.5 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.41 |
| BB Living The Oaks | 3A Haven | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.66 |
| Dovetail | Signature 3 Bed | 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Harper Ridge | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Cortland South Meridian | C1 - Bear Creek | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Red Tail by Baron | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Yellowstone Apartments | Yellowstone - 2X2 - 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Cortland at Ten Mile | Sundance | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| Meritage West | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.77 |
| The 240 Apartments | The 240 - 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Meridian Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Meridian?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Meridian is at Aren listed at $1,440.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meridian Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meridian Apartment is $1,415 at The Fields at Gramercy.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Meridian Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Meridian is starting from $1,557 at Olympus at Ten Mile.
What is the most affordable Meridian Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Meridian Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Clara Apartments and starts from $1,727.
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