Meridian, Idaho Short-Term Rental Market
Boise metro STR market in September 2026 shows $158 ADR, 76.8% occupancy and $3,307 monthly revenue.
Quick Answer: Meridian, Idaho is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy in the Boise market area is 77%. average monthly revenue in the Boise market area is $3,307. average daily rate in the Boise market area is $158. the top operator in the Boise market area is Premium Rentals with 72 listings. market score is 81/100 (grade B).
Market data reflects the Boise regional market, which includes Meridian. Regulations, taxes, and permit details below are specific to Meridian.
Market Score Breakdown
Five dimensions StaySTRA evaluates per market.
Market Overview
Meridian sits in the Treasure Valley of southwest Idaho, and the short-term rental performance figures on this page describe the Boise metro STR market, which Meridian shares with Eagle, Nampa and Boise. These figures are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Meridian, so this profile omits bedroom, channel and listing-type counts and the names of top operators. In September 2026 the Boise metro STR market recorded an average daily rate of $158, occupancy of 76.8% and average monthly revenue of $3,307 per listing. Entire-place stays averaged $168 per night, about $11 above the all-listings figure. Year over year, occupancy rose 17.5%, ADR rose 2.4% and revenue rose 17.1%, so the recent gain came mostly from more nights booked rather than higher prices. On an annual basis, occupancy was 66.0% in 2025 and has averaged 72.1% across the first nine months of 2026, while ADR moved from $151 to $155 and monthly revenue from $2,830 to $3,104. The seasonal sum of monthly revenue comes to $27,513 per listing over a full year. Meridian itself has a population of 139,740 and is a fast-growing Boise suburb in Ada County. Visitor demand is driven by regional leisure travel across the Treasure Valley and the Pacific Northwest, plus overflow from Boise events and business travel. The main local draw is Roaring Springs Water Park, open from June to early September, along with the adjacent Wahooz entertainment center, Meridian Speedway, Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park and The Village at Meridian shopping and dining district. Idaho state law keeps the regulatory side simple, with no local permit requirement, which leaves the entry cost of a typical home value near $538,033 as the main hurdle for investors.
Seasonal Patterns
| Month | Occupancy |
|---|---|
| Jan | 54% |
| Feb | 64% |
| Mar | 69% |
| Apr | 66% |
| May | 71% |
| Jun | 79% |
| Jul | 78% |
| Aug | 76% |
| Sep | 69% |
| Oct | 65% |
| Nov | 61% |
| Dec | 58% |
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Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Boise market area
Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape. Operator data is published for the Boise market as a whole, which includes Meridian, so these counts are not Meridian-only figures.
| # | Operator | Listings | Reviews | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premium Rentals | 72 | 2,398 | ★ 4.71 |
| 2 | Boise BnB | 60 | 2,224 | ★ 4.58 |
| 3 | Evolve | 59 | 2,626 | ★ 4.83 |
| 4 | ITrip Vacations | 48 | 2,543 | ★ 4.91 |
| 5 | SeeYahBye Rentals | 47 | 2,812 | ★ 4.87 |
What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Meridian?
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Booking Channel Mix
Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.
| Channel | Share |
|---|---|
| airbnb | 50.9% |
| vrbo | 4.3% |
| both | 44.8% |
Home Value Trends (Meridian)
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Booking Insights
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Short-Term Rental Regulations
Meridian is one of the most permissive short-term rental environments in the country because of strong Idaho state preemption. Short-term rentals are permitted, no local permit is required, and Meridian has no dedicated STR ordinance or licensing program. Idaho Code 67-6539 bars cities from banning short-term rentals or zoning in a way that prohibits them. A May 2025 Idaho Supreme Court ruling held that cities cannot restrict vacation rentals based on owner occupancy. House Bill 583, signed on March 16, 2026 and effective July 1, 2026, goes further by classifying STRs as nontransient residential use and barring local special permits, licenses, registration, owner-occupancy rules, professional management requirements, extra insurance, parking mandates, inspections, neighbor notices, night limits and caps on the number of STRs. There is no owner-occupancy or primary-residence requirement and no maximum nights per year. Cities keep only equally applied authority over general residential zoning, building codes, noise, nuisance, traffic and safety equipment that applies to all homes. Operators must register for tax with the Idaho State Tax Commission, which is a state-level step rather than a local permit. The lodging tax is 2% statewide, collected alongside 6% Idaho sales tax for roughly 8% in total, and Meridian does not levy a local-option lodging tax. Enforcement severity is rated minimal. Investors should still confirm HOA rules and lender requirements, which state law does not override.
Market Comparison
Occupancy in the Boise metro STR market was 76.8% in September 2026, with an ADR of $158. The January trough was 54.2% occupancy, while the June peak reached 79.2%. Occupancy is up 17.5% year over year against a 2.4% rise in ADR, which suggests room for rate growth if demand holds. These performance figures are tracked at a shared regional level rather than uniquely for Meridian, so this profile omits the names of top operators. Compared with higher-cost destination markets, the Boise metro offers steady demand and a permissive legal setting, but a typical home value of $538,033 requires solid occupancy to justify the purchase.
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