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Merrimac, MA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrimac Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrimac, MA is a Studio unit found at The Atherton in the East Parish neighborhood priced from $1,635. Governor Weare Apartments in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,725. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrimac apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AthertonStudioStudio,1BA$1,635
Governor Weare ApartmentsTwo Bedroom (201)2BR,1BA$1,725
Pine Brook Place ApartmentsThe Whittier1BR,1BA$1,845

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrimac, MA and Nearby

As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrimac area is the $1.53 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at 26 Briarwood Rd in the in the Downtown Haverhill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Merrimac apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath (TH10) Model at Residences At Riverwalk starting at $3,295 with a $2.20 price per square foot in the Cherry Hill Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrimac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
26 Briarwood RdThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.53
Residences At Riverwalk3 Bed 2 Bath (TH10)3BR,2BA$2.20
Heights at Haverhill1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.31
The Residence at Little RiverStratford2BR,2BA$2.45
Regency VillageNoble2BR,2BA$2.60
Colonial VillageTwo bedroom2BR,1BA$2.70
Summit PlaceAttitash1BR,1BA$3.01
Rockingham Village ApartmentsTwo Bedrooms, One Bathroom2BR,1BA$2.89
The BixbyNewell1BR,1BA$2.86
Governor Weare ApartmentsOne Bedroom (702)1BR,1BA$2.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrimac

What type of rentals are currently available in Merrimac?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Merrimac, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,050 to $6,152. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrimac ranging from $850 to $14,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrimac ranges from $850 to $14,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,304.

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