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Merriam, KS Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merriam Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merriam, KS is a Studio unit found at The Falls in the Crestview neighborhood priced from $647. 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$647
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$845
Carlyle ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$898

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS and Nearby

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merriam area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2x2e2 Model at The Bridges at Foxridge in the in the Crestview neighborhood starting from $1,719. The second greatest value Merriam apartment is the Emerald - NEW Model at Sheridan Ridge Townhomes starting at $2,042 with a $1.26 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.
The Bridges at Foxridge2x2e22BR,2BA$0.96
Sheridan Ridge TownhomesEmerald - NEW2BR,2.5BA$1.26
Nieman Park Townhouse Duplexes2 Bed 1.5 Bath-1 Car Garage with basemant2BR,2BA$1.23
Bremerton Park Apartment HomesSaratoga (B2)2BR,1BA$1.31
Courtyard ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.34
Grant Court2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Treetop Lodge2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.37
The Village Apartments1bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1.07
Brownstone ApartmentsA1 - Reserve1BR,1BA$1.39
Wellington Club & ApartmentsBuckingham1BR,1BA$1.28

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merriam

What type of rentals are currently available in Merriam?

There are currently 148 Apartments for Rent in Merriam, KS with pricing that ranges from $743 to $3,595. There are also 47 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merriam ranging from $850 to $6,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merriam?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merriam ranges from $850 to $6,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,610.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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