Rent in Meridian, MS
Across Meridian's 7 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,006 a month, with figures from $873–$1,006. The highest typical rent is in 39309 ($1,006) and the lowest in 39301 ($873). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 4 use the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Lauderdale County pay about 0.92% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $877 | $877 | 7 |
| 1 bed | $896 | $622–$896 | 7 |
| 2 beds | $1,006 | $873–$1,006 | 7 |
| 3 beds | $1,328 | $969–$1,328 | 7 |
| 4 beds | $1,332 | $917–$2,257 | 7 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Meridian ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Meridian, MS?
- About $1,006 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $873–$1,006. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Meridian, MS?
- About $896 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $622–$896. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Meridian, MS?
- About $1,328 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $969–$1,328. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Meridian, MS?
- About $877 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $877. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Meridian, MS?
- About $1,332 a month: the median of the typical rents in 7 ZIP codes, which range from $917–$2,257. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Meridian ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 39309 has the highest typical rent at $1,006 a month, and 39301 the lowest at $873.
- What is the property tax rate in Meridian, MS?
- Owner-occupied homes in Lauderdale County pay a typical 0.92% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Meridian rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).