Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merritt, MI from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Ruth Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse City, MI 49686

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Annika Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686

Merritt, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merritt Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merritt, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Ruth Park in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $405. Cadillac Lofts has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,071. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$405
Cadillac LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,071
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsTwo Bed Townhome2BR,1BA$1,075
Walnut Knoll ApartmentsTwo bedroom apt2BR,1BA$1,190
Sugar Plum Apartments1bdm1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, MI and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $0.53 price per square foot 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Swede Hill Apartments in the starting from $620. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the Solstice South (Barrier Free) Model at Ridge45 Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Swede Hill Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
Ridge45 ApartmentsSolstice South (Barrier Free)2BR,2BA$1.63
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Alger Apartments2 Bedroom - 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.44
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsTwo Bed Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.47
Walnut Knoll ApartmentsTwo bedroom apt2BR,1BA$1.43
Sugar Plum Apartments1bdm1BR,1BA$1.83
Rapids Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment is $1,138 at Cadillac Lofts.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt is starting from $405 at Ruth Park.

What is the most affordable Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodbury Estates - SINGLE FAMILY HOMES and starts from $2,399.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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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.