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Merit, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merit Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merit, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Greenville Court in the Ardis Heights neighborhood priced from $811. Buffalo Ranch Apartments in the Rowlett Wylie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,032. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Greenville CourtStandard1BR,1BA$811
Buffalo Ranch ApartmentsB-12BR,1BA$1,032
Stone Ridge Apartments1 BD/1 BA1BR,1BA$1,039
Ranch View Townhomes2x22BR,2BA$1,050
The StarlingS1PStudio,1BA$1,064

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit, TX and Nearby

As of April 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merit area is the $1.02 price per square foot Randolph Model at The Townhomes at Monticello in the in the Forest Grove neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Merit apartment is the 3A Model at Whitewing Flats starting at $1,846 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Forest Grove neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Townhomes at MonticelloRandolph3BR,2.5BA$1.02
Whitewing Flats3A3BR,2BA$1.27
Crestridge MeadowsC1-Larissa3BR,2BA$1.38
Ranch View Townhomes2x22BR,2BA$1.08
Solarium2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom - B12BR,2BA$1.25
Villas Of Greenville2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (60%)2BR,2BA$1.45
Jackson Manor Townhomes2x1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Buffalo Ranch ApartmentsB-12BR,1BA$1.21
Deer Run Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.29
Greenville CourtDeluxe1BR,1BA$1.47

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merit

What type of rentals are currently available in Merit?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Merit, TX with pricing that ranges from $765 to $7,000. There are also 31 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merit ranging from $1,200 to $5,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merit?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merit ranges from $1,200 to $5,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,673.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merit?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merit range from $995 to $7,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $2,175. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,599 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,829.

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