Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS from $300 (61 Rentals)

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Lookout Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lookout Apartments

6212 Slater StMerriam, KS 66202

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Brownstone Apartments
$932 - $1,594
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$902 - $1,564
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$30
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$932 - $1,594
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Brownstone Apartments

6108-6204 Marty LnOverland Park, KS 66202
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Oakside Apartments
$1,100 - $1,350
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$950 - $1,200
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$150
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$1,100 - $1,350
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Oakside Apartments

10302 W 62nd StShawnee, KS 66203
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Stone Ridge Apartments
$1,139 - $1,744
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$1,108 - $1,713
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$31
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$1,139 - $1,744
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Stone Ridge Apartments

5100 Conser StOverland Park, KS 66202
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The Locale
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$1,226 - $3,932
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$1,186 - $3,892
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The Locale

6201 Johnson DrMission, 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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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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The Falls
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Falls

6565 W Foxridge DrMission, 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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Bel Aire Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bel Aire Apartments

6601 W 76th StOverland Park, KS 66204
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Mission Ridge
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Ridge

5907-5911 Reeds RdMission, KS 66202

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The Oasis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis

10900 Oasis CtShawnee, KS 66203
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Barton Crossing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Barton Crossing

6117 Barton AveShawnee, KS 66203
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Mission 58
1 Bedroom Apartments

Mission 58

5601-5605 W 58th StMission, KS 66202
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The Onyx at 67
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Onyx at 67

6525-6527 Reeder StShawnee, KS 66203
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Summit Shawnee
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit Shawnee

7613 Flint StShawnee, KS 66214
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Mission Woods
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission Woods

5920 Reeds RdMission, KS 66202

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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 $682. Heatherwood Apartments in the South Overland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merriam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$682
Heatherwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$735
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$752
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
Wellington Club & ApartmentsAshbury1BR,1BA$875
The Oasis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Haverford WestKensington1BR,1BA$902
Foxfire ApartmentsBT - 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 602 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$905
The Retreat of ShawneeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$907
Brownstone ApartmentsA1 - Reserve1BR,1BA$932

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $1.22 price per square foot Amber Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,720. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the Two Bedroom Town Home Model at Princeton Court starting at $1,362 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Oak Park 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 TownhomesAmber2BR,1.5BA$1.22
Princeton CourtTwo Bedroom Town Home2BR,2.5BA$1.24
Thousand Oaks2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.28
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1bsmd1BR,1BA$1.22
Grant 79Executive-1Bed 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Brownstone ApartmentsB1 - Brownstone2BR,1BA$1.35
Bremerton Park Apartment HomesAstoria (A1)1BR,1BA$1.33
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
The Onyx at 67Ruby 11BR,1BA$1.33
Heatherwood Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.04

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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 $831.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriam Apartment is $735 at Heatherwood 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 $850 at Heatherwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merriam Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merriam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Perry 81 and starts from $1,615.

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