Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS from $300 (92 Rentals)

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Lookout Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lookout Apartments

6212 Slater StMerriam, KS 66202

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The Locale
$1,257 - $6,215
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The Locale

6201 Johnson DrMission, KS 66202
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property at 7110 Bond St

$1,450

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Oct 10

7110 Bond St

ShawneeKS66203

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property at 4705 Oak Grove Rd

$1,700

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4705 Oak Grove Rd

Kansas CityKS66106
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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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The Falls
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Falls

6565 W Foxridge DrMission, 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 $662. Carlyle Apartments in the Elmhurst neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $835. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merriam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The FallsS2Q - Income Limits ApplyStudio,1BA$662
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$835
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$915
Summit ShawneeThe Peak1BR,1BA$955
Brownstone ApartmentsA1 - Reserve1BR,1BA$991
The Oasis1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
The Onyx at 67Ruby 21BR,1BA$999
Louisburg Square Apartments & TownhomesA11BR,1BA$1,039
Fox Run ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,055
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$1,071

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS

As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $1.32 price per square foot Coral Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes in the in the Elmhurst neighborhood starting from $1,855. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the The Willow Model at Summit Shawnee starting at $1,620 with a $1.35 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesCoral2BR,1.5BA$1.32
Summit ShawneeThe Willow3BR,2BA$1.35
Princeton CourtTwo Bedroom Town Home2BR,2.5BA$1.34
Grant 79Economy- 2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.29
The Bridges at Foxridge1x1bsmd1BR,1BA$1.22
Sunny Delight2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.22
Pinecrest Apartments2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1.33
The Onyx at 67Ruby 21BR,1BA$1.33
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.26
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.33

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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 $661.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriam Apartment is $890 at The Retreat of Shawnee.

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 $1,080 at The Retreat of Shawnee.

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