
Cheap Homes for Rent in Merkel, TX from $600 (10 Rentals)
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1049 Presidio Dr

3929 Lynwood Ln

173 High Cotton Pkwy

5402 S 7th St

4022 Redbud Cir

102 High Cotton Pkwy

4004 Redbud Cir

404 Rose St

850 Sunset Dr
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Merkel, TX Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Merkel?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merkel 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,071 | $725 | $1,500 |
Merkel 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,454 | $999 | $1,995 |
Merkel 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,697 | $1,300 | $2,195 |
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Cheapest Available Merkel Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merkel, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark at Abilene in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood priced from $363. Sunset Villas in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $630. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merkel apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Landmark at Abilene | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $363 |
Sunset Villas | Classic 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $630 |
Newport Village | The Andover | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merkel, TX and Nearby
As of April 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merkel area is the $0.99 price per square foot C1 Model at Bel Air Estates in the in the Chimney Rock Area neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Merkel apartment is the Southlake Villas Model at Southlake Villas starting at $1,795 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Far Southside neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merkel apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bel Air Estates | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $0.99 |
Southlake Villas | Southlake Villas | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Bel Air West | Mojave Poppy (B1) | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Residence at Autumn Sage, The | 2 Bed 60% Home | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Sunset Villas | Upgraded 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Cedar Creek Apartment Homes | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Bel Air Springs | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Landmark at Abilene | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $0.55 |
Aspen Place | 1BR/1BA - Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Newport Village | The Andover | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merkel
What type of rentals are currently available in Merkel?
There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Merkel, TX with pricing that ranges from $383 to $2,344. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merkel ranging from $609 to $2,195.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merkel?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merkel ranges from $609 to $2,195 with an average monthly rent of $1,116.
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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.