Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merit, TX from $400 (21 Rentals)

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Buffalo Run
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Buffalo Run

520 2nd St SPrinceton, TX 75407
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133 S 4th StPrinceton, TX 75407
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Merit, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merit Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merit, TX is a Studio unit found at 380 Villas in the Timber Creek neighborhood priced from $548. Greenville Court in the Ardis Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $811. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merit apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
380 VillasS1Studio,1BA$548
Greenville CourtStandard1BR,1BA$811
Buffalo Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$828
The Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$840
Highland Terrace Apartments1x11BR,1BA$943

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit, TX and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merit area is the $1.53 price per square foot C1 Model at Ascend At Elevon in the in the Rowlett Wylie neighborhood starting from $2,090. The second greatest value Merit apartment is the 3x2 Model at Ranch View Townhomes starting at $1,420 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Mineral Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merit apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ascend At ElevonC13BR,2BA$1.53
Ranch View Townhomes3x23BR,2BA$1.17
Southgate Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.54
Whitewing Flats1A1BR,1BA$1.23
Greenville Terrace Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Jackson Manor Townhomes2x1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Deer Run Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.29
Palladium East Foster CrossingA11BR,1BA$1.29
Highland Terrace Apartments1x1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.40
Greenville CourtDeluxe1BR,1BA$1.47

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Merit, TX

Ranked #202

Among cities in Texas for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merit Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merit?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merit is at 380 Villas listed at $548.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merit Apartment is $581 at 380 Villas.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merit is starting from $688 at 380 Villas.

What is the most affordable Merit Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merit Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ranch View Townhomes and starts from $1,420.

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