
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Mercer, PA from $500 (55 Rentals)
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Brandy Spring Apartments

Shadow Run

The Woods of Liberty

Oak Hill Apartments

Seneca Oaks

The Apartments at Lamberton

Gander Properties, LLC

Westview Heights

Little Acres Apartments & Townhomes
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Patricia Apartments

Liberty Park Apartments

Riverwalk Apartments

219 Park Ave

Timber Ridge Apartments

Newberry Apartments

Newport Glen Apartments

Hickory & Penngrove Village

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Hermitage Hills Apartments
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Shenango Park Apartments

Penn Grove and Colony Apartments

Monticello Apartments

Lafayette Apartments

Monticello Apartments

Lakewood Manor

22 S 6th St

Sycamore Place Apartments

Park View Manor

107 5th Ave
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Georgetown Apartments & Townhomes

343 Cedar Ave

609 Grove City Rd

620 E Reynolds St

554 Churchill Rd

659 Fisher Hill St

203 Marmion Ave

634 Properties – Ohio

119 Upland Ave

246 W Dennick Ave
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979 King St

422 Prospect St

920 Shehy St

80 Elm St

Cooper Street Apartments

905 N Liberty St

143 Dakota Ln

557 Lafayette Ave

127 Oxford St

712 E Reynolds St
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Mercer, PA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mercer?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer Studio Apartments | $670 | $650 | $700 |
| Mercer 1 Bedroom Apartments | $914 | $686 | $1,300 |
| Mercer 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,149 | $650 | $2,122 |
| Mercer 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,651 | $732 | $2,292 |
| Mercer 4 Bedroom Apartments | $645 | $550 | $792 |
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Cheapest Available Mercer Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Mercer, PA is a Studio unit found at The Woods of Liberty in the North Heights neighborhood priced from $650. Oak Hill Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $686. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mercer apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woods of Liberty | Beautiful Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| Oak Hill Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $686 |
| Seneca Oaks | 1 Bed/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Apartments at Lamberton | Liberty Vault Retail | Studio, | $700 |
| Gander Properties, LLC | 1 - 2BR-1BA | 2BR,1BA | $720 |
| Shannon Terrace | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $725 |
| Liberty Park Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $750 |
| 219 Park Ave | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Shadow Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $810 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mercer, PA and Nearby
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mercer area is the $0.66 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Logan Gate w/Den Model at Monticello Apartments in the in the North Outer Youngstown neighborhood starting from $870. The second greatest value Mercer apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at The Heights at Slippery Rock starting at $725 with a $0.60 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Mercer apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello Apartments | 2BR/2BA Logan Gate w/Den | 2BR,2BA | $0.66 |
| The Heights at Slippery Rock | 2 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $0.60 |
| Campus Side Apartments | 4 Bed / 1.5 Bathroom | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.29 |
| South Rock Apartments | 2 Beds, 2 baths | 2BR,2BA | $0.57 |
| Lafayette Apartments | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Monticello Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| Liberty Park Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
| Shannon Terrace | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $0.81 |
| Timber Ridge Apartments | 2BD/1BH | 2BR,1BA | $0.89 |
| University Village at Slippery Rock (new) | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $0.72 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mercer Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mercer Apartment is $686 at Oak Hill Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mercer Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mercer is starting from $720 at Gander Properties, LLC.
What is the most affordable Mercer Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Mercer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Oak Hill Apartments and starts from $1,060.
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