FLYTPAY got it right on those two apartments. They are the nicest. But there are some cool condo's/lofts downtown that have recently been restored right down the street from Weidman's (The single 4-star restaurant listed above.)
I lived in Meridian the past 3 years (as a civilian) and tried the Dalewood Lake out first. Stay away from that place. It's a bunch of racist rednecks (seriously, they don't "allow" black people to live there) that hate renters and think their shit doesn't stink. Aside from it being very close to the base, there's not one good reason to live there, especially since going into town and back is a 50 mile trip. ...BUT if you must live on the Lake, contact Ken Leach 601.934.0843. He owns several houses for rent out there and is on the Board of the Property Owners Association.
If you want to know about some listings in town, call Wilson Realty 601.483.3384 and ask for Julie. They usually have several places that they don't advertise, so just let them know your situation.
Other than that, stay away from JJ's and avoid the shady, parked cars at Bonita Lakes.
Feel free to PM me for any info.