Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS from $300 (84 Rentals)

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Lookout Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lookout Apartments

6212 Slater StMerriam, KS 66202

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Merriam Lane Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merriam Lane Apartments

2807-2815 Merriam LnKansas City, KS 66106
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The Falls
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Falls

6565 W Foxridge DrMission, KS 66202
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60 West Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

60 West Apartments

11115 W 60th StShawnee, KS 66203
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Mission View
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission View

5933-5939 Outlook StMission, KS 66202
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Merriam Lane Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Merriam Lane Apartments

2518 Merriam LnKansas City, KS 66106
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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Merriam, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriam Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merriam, KS is a Studio unit found at The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood priced from $639. The Village Apartments in the East Overland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merriam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$639
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
The Oasis0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$895
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$915
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,004
Summit ShawneeThe Peak1BR,1BA$1,010
Foxfire ApartmentsSD - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 821 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1,045
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$1,054
Fox Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
Brownstone ApartmentsB1 - Reserve2BR,1BA$1,068

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $1.21 price per square foot Emerald Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,949. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the Emerald 2 Model at The Onyx at 67 starting at $1,292 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Milburn West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesEmerald2BR,1.5BA$1.21
The Onyx at 67Emerald 22BR,2BA$1.27
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSB72BR,1BA$1.27
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1bsmd1BR,1BA$1.22
Grant 79Executive-1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.23
Sunny Delight2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Pinecrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
Foxfire ApartmentsSD - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 821 sq. ft.2BR,1BA$1.27
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.26

Kansas City's Major Employers and the Best Places to Rent Near Them | A Local Expert Guide

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merriam Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merriam?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merriam is at The Falls listed at $639.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriam Apartment is $845 at The Village Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merriam is starting from $1,025 at The Village Apartments.

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