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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merrick, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/22/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Merrick, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Merrick Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
North Merrick$3,479$1,7959

Cheapest Available Merrick Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrick, NY is a Studio unit found at Bergen Apartments in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood priced from $1,469. 45 Broadway in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrick apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bergen ApartmentsS1 - 0x1Studio,1BA$1,469
45 BroadwayStudioStudio,1BA$1,795
76 S Bergen PlSTUDIOStudio,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrick, NY and Nearby

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrick area is the $3.40 price per square foot 2572 Merrick Rd Model at 2572 Merrick Rd, Unit C in the in the South Wantagh neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Merrick apartment is the STUDIO Model at 76 S Bergen Pl starting at $1,995 with a $2.08 price per square foot in the Baldwin Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrick apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2572 Merrick Rd, Unit C2572 Merrick Rd3BR,1BA$3.40
76 S Bergen PlSTUDIOStudio ,1BA$2.08
Onyx2 Bed/2 Bath-B12BR,2BA$4.10
Bergen ApartmentsS1 - 0x1Studio ,1BA$2.10
45 BroadwayStudioStudio ,1BA$3.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrick

What type of rentals are currently available in Merrick?

There are currently 115 Apartments for Rent in Merrick, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,795 to $5,850. There are also 46 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrick ranging from $850 to $25,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrick ranges from $850 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $6,108.

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