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Merrick, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrick?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrick Studio Apartments | $1,895 | $1,795 | $1,995 |
Merrick 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Merrick 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,407 | $2,150 | $3,885 |
Merrick 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,658 | $3,500 | $3,950 |
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Cheapest Available Merrick Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrick, NY is a Studio unit found at 45 Broadway in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,795. 76 S Bergen Pl in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrick apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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45 Broadway | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,795 |
76 S Bergen Pl | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
Bergen Apartments | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrick, NY and Nearby
As of June 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrick area is the $2.08 price per square foot STUDIO Model at 76 S Bergen Pl in the in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Merrick apartment is the 2BR Model at Sutton Landing at Uniondale 55+ starting at $3,565 with a $4.22 price per square foot in the Downtown Uniondale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrick apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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76 S Bergen Pl | STUDIO | Studio ,1BA | $2.08 |
Sutton Landing at Uniondale 55+ | 2BR | 2BR,2BA | $4.22 |
Onyx | 2 Bed/2 Bath-B1 | 2BR,2BA | $4.06 |
Bayview Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $3.07 |
Pine Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.19 |
Bergen Apartments | A1 - 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
45 Broadway | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.59 |
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Getting Around Merrick, NY
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrick Apartments
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrick Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrick is starting from $2,300 at Bayview Apartments.
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