Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merit, TX from $400 (18 Rentals)

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Buffalo Ridge

133 S 4th StPrinceton, TX 75407

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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
Stone Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$861
Buffalo Run1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
The Ridge ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merit, TX and Nearby

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merit area is the $1.32 price per square foot C1-Larissa Model at Crestridge Meadows in the in the Grand Heritage Club neighborhood starting from $1,888. The second greatest value Merit apartment is the 2A Model at Whitewing Flats starting at $1,379 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Forest Grove 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.
Crestridge MeadowsC1-Larissa3BR,2BA$1.32
Whitewing Flats2A2BR,2BA$1.21
Ranch View Townhomes2x22BR,2BA$1.15
Villas Of Greenville2 Bedroom, 2 Bath (60%)2BR,2BA$1.45
Greenville Terrace Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Jackson Manor Townhomes2x1 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.42
Deer Run Apartments1.11BR,1BA$1.29
Highland Terrace Apartments1x1 Upgraded1BR,1BA$1.34
Grand at AnnaA11BR,1BA$1.55
Greenville CourtDeluxe1BR,1BA$1.47

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Merit, TX

Ranked #493

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

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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 $1,250.

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