Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS from $300 (57 Rentals)

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Lookout Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lookout Apartments

6212 Slater StMerriam, KS 66202

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5606 Floyd St

Overland ParkKS66202
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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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Kansas City BBQ & Beyond: Your Local Guide to the Best About Renting in KC

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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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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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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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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 Oasis
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oasis

10900 Oasis CtShawnee, KS 66203
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Hadley Park
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hadley Park

5201-5229 Hadley StMission, KS 66202
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Grant 79
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Grant 79

9213 W 79th StOverland Park, KS 66204
Corporate Housing

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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 $790. 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$790
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
The Meadows Apartment Homes KSA41BR,1BA$902
Foxfire ApartmentsBT - 1 Bed - 1 Bath | 602 sq. ft.1BR,1BA$905
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$930
Brownstone ApartmentsA1 - Brownstone1BR,1BA$933
The Reserve at 77 Apartment HomesAmelia1BR,1BA$939
Perry 81Pine1BR,1BA$944

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS

As of December 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $0.45 price per square foot 7804 Eby St Model at 7804 Eby St, Unit 4 in the in the Bel Air neighborhood starting from $695. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the 2x2ds Model at The Bridges at Foxridge starting at $1,783 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Crestview 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.
7804 Eby St, Unit 47804 Eby St1BR,1BA$0.45
The Bridges at Foxridge2x2ds2BR,2BA$1.25
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesAmber2BR,1.5BA$1.02
Grant Court2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Royal Court Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.29
Grant 79Economy- 2Bed 2Bath2BR,2BA$1.27
Carlyle ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.30
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.28
Brownstone ApartmentsA1 - Brownstone1BR,1BA$1.27

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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?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • 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 $662.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merriam Apartment is $790 at Carlyle 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 $994 at Brownstone Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merriam Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merriam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Fiesta Square Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $1,452.

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