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Merriam, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriam Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merriam, KS is a Studio unit found at The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood priced from $674. The Village Apartments in the Elmhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merriam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2QStudio,1BA$674
The Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$795
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$916

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $1.23 price per square foot 2 Bed 1.5 Bath-1 Car Garage with basemant Model at Nieman Park Townhouse Duplexes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Grant Court starting at $1,245 with a $1.19 price per square foot in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Nieman Park Townhouse Duplexes2 Bed 1.5 Bath-1 Car Garage with basemant2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Grant Court2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Onyx at 67Diamond 12BR,2BA$1.27
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1cm1BR,1BA$1.14
Bremerton Park Apartment HomesLouisville/Lexington (A2)1BR,1BA$1.33
87th Street Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.25
Maple Hills Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.31
Aspen Lodge1x1 Garden1BR,1BA$1.33
Grant 79Junior-1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
The Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.22

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriam

What type of rentals are currently available in Merriam?

There are currently 144 Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS with pricing that ranges from $795 to $10,978. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merriam ranging from $1,050 to $3,200.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merriam ranges from $1,050 to $3,200 with an average monthly rent of $1,872.

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