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Canterbury Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Canterbury Crossing

1250 Yeomans RdAbilene, TX 79602
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Sedona Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sedona Apartments

2601 Nonesuch RdAbilene, TX 79606
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Newport Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Newport Village

3525 Rolling Green DrAbilene, TX 79606
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Mustang Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Mustang Heights

815 E Arizona AveSweetwater, TX 79556

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Elmwood Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Elmwood Terrace

4026 S 7th StAbilene, TX 79605
  • Utilities Included

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Southlake Villas
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Southlake Villas

1826 County 111-1 RdAbilene, TX 79602
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Merkel, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merkel Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merkel, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Canterbury Crossing in the North Abilene neighborhood priced from $450. Sedona Apartments in the Chimney Rock Area neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $810. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merkel apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Canterbury CrossingA2-30%/30%1BR,1BA$450
Sedona ApartmentsA2U1BR,1BA$810
Sunscape Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Curry Junction Apartments2 Beds2BR,2BA$1,265
Bel Air CreeksideThe Sycamore (B3)2BR,2BA$1,805
Bel Air WestWestern Wallflower (B5)2BR,1BA$2,230
Bel Air EstatesC23BR,2BA$3,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merkel, TX and Nearby

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merkel area is the $1.59 price per square foot C2 Model at Bel Air Estates in the in the Chimney Rock Area neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Merkel apartment is the Western Wallflower (B5) Model at Bel Air West starting at $2,230 with a $1.93 price per square foot in the River Oaks Brookhollow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merkel apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bel Air EstatesC23BR,2BA$1.59
Bel Air WestWestern Wallflower (B5)2BR,1.5BA$1.93
Bel Air CreeksideSycamore II (B3A)2BR,2BA$1.73
Curry Junction Apartments2 Beds2BR,2BA$1.26
Canterbury CrossingC2-60%/30%3BR,2BA$1.33
Sedona ApartmentsA1U1BR,1BA$1.33
Sunscape Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.94

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merkel is starting from $955 at Sedona Apartments.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.