
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS from $300 (43 Rentals)
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The Village Apartments

6007 Barton Ave

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Merriam, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merriam?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Merriam Studio Apartments | $1,354 | $970 | $2,133 |
Cheap Merriam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $775 | $7,702 |
Cheap Merriam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,065 | $1,000 | $9,992 |
Cheap Merriam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,777 | $1,445 | $10,000+ |
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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 $673. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Falls | S2Q | Studio,1BA | $673 |
The Village Apartments | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $845 |
The Oasis | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $895 |
Wellington Club & Apartments | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Summit Shawnee | 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Carlyle Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $953 |
Overland Station | Kensington | 1BR,1BA | $958 |
Reserve at Brownstone | 2 bedroom, 1 bath Deluxe | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
The Reserve at 77 Apartment Homes | Brooke | 1BR,1BA | $1,013 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $0.50 price per square foot 7804 Eby St Model at 7804 Eby St, Unit 4 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $775. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the Amber Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,739 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Elmhurst neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merriam apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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7804 Eby St, Unit 4 | 7804 Eby St | 1BR,1BA | $0.50 |
Sheridan Ridge Townhomes | Amber | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Nieman Park Townhouse Duplexes | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath-1 Car Garage with basemant | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
Courtyard Apartments | Two bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
Grant Court | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Onyx at 67 | Diamond 1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Foxfire Apartments | SD - 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 821 sq. ft. | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
The Village Apartments | 1bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.07 |
The Reserve at 77 Apartment Homes | Brooke | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Wellington Club & Apartments | Buckingham | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $673.
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 $1,000 at Reserve at Brownstone.
What is the most affordable Merriam Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merriam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 87th Street Apartments and starts from $1,450.
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