Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Merriman Neighborhood of Wayne, MI from $700 (13 Rentals)

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3200 Niagara St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3200 Niagara St

3200 Niagara StWayne, MI 48184
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Wayne Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Wayne Apartments

33402 W Michigan AveWayne, MI 48184
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Howe Road Houses
3 Bedroom Apartments

Howe Road Houses

4004-4074 Howe RdWayne, MI 48184
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4064 Columbus St
1 Bedroom Apartments

4064 Columbus St

4064 Columbus StWayne, MI 48184
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Merriman, Wayne, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriman Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Merriman area of Detroit, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Wayne Tower Senior Apartments priced from $926. Midtown Square Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $970. Here are the most affordable Merriman apartments for rent in Detroit, MI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wayne Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$926
Midtown Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$970
Park Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Pinewoods Circle2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriman, MI

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriman area is the $1.25 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Pinewoods Circle in the in the Merriman neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Merriman apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Park Hill Apartments starting at $985 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Merriman neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriman apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pinewoods Circle2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.25
Park Hill Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Midtown Square ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Wayne Tower Senior Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Merriman, Wayne, MI

Ranked #6

Among neighborhoods in Wayne, MI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriman Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merriman?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Merriman that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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