1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS (87 Rentals)

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Switzer Senior Villas
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Switzer Senior Villas

7115 Switzer RdMerriam, KS 66203
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Overbrook Hills
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Overbrook Hills

9943 W 51st TerMerriam, KS 66203

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5603 Marty St

Overland ParkKS66206
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Royal Court Apartments
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Royal Court Apartments

8301-8319 Lowell AveOverland Park, KS 66212
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60 West Apartments
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60 West Apartments

11115 W 60th StShawnee, KS 66203
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Marty Apartments
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Marty Apartments

6115-6119 Marty StMission, KS 66202
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Bel Aire Apartments
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Bel Aire Apartments

6601 W 76th StOverland Park, KS 66204
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Mission 58
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Mission 58

5601-5605 W 58th StMission, KS 66202
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Merriam, KS Local Guide

Largest Available Merriam 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merriam, KS is found at The Chadwick in the Elmhurst neighborhood and is 1,094 square feet priced from $1,911. The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 885 square feet and currently listed start at $1,188. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merriam:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The ChadwickB21,094 Sq Ft$1,911
The FallsA4885 Sq Ft$1,188
Stone Ridge ApartmentsGranite Renovated874 Sq Ft$1,409
Summit Shawnee1 bedroom and 1 bathroom861 Sq Ft$1,205
Louisburg Square Apartments & TownhomesA4828 Sq Ft$1,105
The Vue1B803 Sq Ft$1,486
Perry 81Sycamore800 Sq Ft$1,227
Kings Cove Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath658 Sq Ft$1,285
Fox Run ApartmentsOne Bedroom648 Sq Ft$1,165

Cheapest Available Merriam 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of June 23, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merriam, KS is the 1bed 1bath Model starting from $845 at The Village Apartments in the East Overland Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Merriam 1 Bedroom is the Buckingham Model at Wellington Club & Apartments starting at $930 in the Crestview neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merriam is currently $1,759. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merriam:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath$845
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham$930
Overland StationKensington$958
Summit Shawnee1 bedroom, 1 bathroom$960
Carlyle ApartmentsA1$968
The FallsA3$1,009
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesBrooke$1,013
Perry 81Spruce$1,044
Grant 79Junior-1Bed 1Bath$1,045

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Getting Around Merriam, KS

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merriam Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Merriam with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Merriam is at The Village Apartments listed at $845.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Merriam Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merriam is $1,759.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Merriam Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merriam is a 1,094 square feet unit starting from $1,911 at The Chadwick.

What is the average size for Merriam 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merriam is currently 700 sq ft.

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