
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Meridian, ID from $800 (76 Rentals)
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Creekside Arbour

662 W Idaho Ave

1526 W Sandalwood Dr

721 W Idaho Ave

The Fields at Gramercy

Cherrylane

The Flats at Ten Mile

High Point on Overland

Altair
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2992 W Acarrera Ln

Gramercy Villas

Aren

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The Regency at River Valley

Selway

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Heron Village

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Waterwalk Boise - Meridian

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Prelude at Paramount
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Dovetail

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Modern Craftsman - Ten Mile

Movado Village

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Yellowstone Apartments

Modern Craftsman - Black Cat

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Meridian Park Apartments

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Central Park Commons

803 W 2nd St

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Rushmore Apartments

Cooper Canyon Apartments

Silver Ridge
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Cortland South Meridian

Touchstone Place

64 Rose Cir

1023 W Pine Ave

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Centerpoint Townhomes

543 W Idaho Ave

Olympus at Ten Mile

The Lofts at Ten Mile

Stonesthrow Residences
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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 | $1,674 | $1,347 | $2,338 |
| Cheap Meridian 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,838 | $1,199 | $3,960 |
| Cheap Meridian 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,956 | $1,295 | $5,225 |
| Cheap Meridian 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,882 | $1,745 | $8,645 |
| Cheap Meridian 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,742 | $2,655 | $9,054 |
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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 Gramercy Villas in the Southwest Boise neighborhood priced from $1,475. AERIE AT EAGLE in the Outer Meridian neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,495. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Meridian apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gramercy Villas | Gramercy_1x1_800sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,475 |
| AERIE AT EAGLE | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| The Fields at Gramercy | White Feather | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Star Crest Ranch | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,555 |
| Village at Crystal Springs | Studio 518 sqft | Studio,1BA | $1,602 |
| Waterwalk Boise - Meridian | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,609 |
| Cortland South Meridian | A2 - Sawtooth | 1BR,1BA | $1,629 |
| The Clara Apartments | B2.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1,642 |
| Aren | O0ne bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Movado Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Single Story | 1BR,1BA | $1,695 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Meridian, ID
As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Meridian area is the $1.39 price per square foot 3A Townhome Model at BB Living The Oaks in the in the Outer Meridian neighborhood starting from $2,598. The second greatest value Meridian apartment is the 3BD x 3.5BA Model at Verraso Village Townhomes starting at $2,475 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the West Cloverdale 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. |
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| BB Living The Oaks | 3A Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Verraso Village Townhomes | 3BD x 3.5BA | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.36 |
| Centre Point Crossing | 3 Beds, 3.5 Baths | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.21 |
| Prelude at Paramount | C1- 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.72 |
| Dovetail | Signature 3 Bed | 2 Bath A | 3BR,2BA | $1.64 |
| Olivia Apartments | 3x2-1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| The Regency at River Valley | Coventry | 3BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Yellowstone Apartments | Yellowstone - 2X2 - 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| The Clara Apartments | B2.2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Gramercy Villas | Gramercy_1x1_800sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.84 |
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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 Village at Crystal Springs listed at $1,602.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Meridian Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Meridian Apartment is $1,475 at Gramercy Villas.
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 $1,625 at Gramercy Villas.
What is the most affordable Meridian Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Meridian Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Yellowstone Apartments and starts from $1,907.
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