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MerrillWI54452

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Country Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Meadows

2401 W Jackson StMerrill, WI 54452
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SCS Merrill
1 Bedroom Apartments

SCS Merrill

2301 W Jackson StMerrill, WI 54452

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Merrill, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. Wausau Columns Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Woodland Chalet Apartments3639-022BR,1BA$810
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$825
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Mountain Crest1 Bed 1 Bath Lower w/1 Car Garage1BR,1BA$899
SCS MerrillStone 1 BR Upper1BR,1BA$925
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$929
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI and Nearby

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.31 price per square foot Kingston 3 BR Upper Model at Westwood Estates - Wausau in the starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the Fulton 3 BR Upper Model at SCS Fox Point starting at $1,585 with a $1.36 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Westwood Estates - WausauKingston 3 BR Upper3BR,2BA$1.31
SCS Fox PointFulton 3 BR Upper3BR,2BA$1.36
Bos Creek Estates2 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Sherman Oaks2x1-900 1 car garage2BR,1BA$1.14
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.13
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.11
Woodland Chalet Apartments3639-022BR,1BA$1.17
2402 E 6th St, Unit 2402 E 6th St #62402 E 6th St1BR,1BA$0.98
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Merrill, WI

Walk Score®

33 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

37 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merrill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merrill is at bantr Wausau listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment is $618 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrill is starting from $699 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

What is the most affordable Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bos Creek Estates and starts from $1,319.

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