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property at 316 E 2nd St

$750

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 1

316 E 2nd St

RemsenIA51050
property at 502 N Dakota St

$875

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$875
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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502 N Dakota St

VermillionSD57069

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property at 2317 S Henry St

$950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 17

2317 S Henry St

Sioux CityIA51106

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Willow Creek Place
1 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Creek Place

620 14th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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Gatewood Estates
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gatewood Estates

627 Streeter DrNorth Sioux City, SD 57049
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Ridgewood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

260 S 4th StAkron, IA 51001
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Le Mars Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Le Mars Estates

650 4th Ave NELe Mars, IA 51031
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1601 S Alice St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1601 S Alice St

1601 S Alice StSioux City, IA 51106
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Merrill, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Woodbury Heights priced from $885. Urbane 1220 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $893. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woodbury HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$885
Urbane 1220AcadianStudio,1BA$893
635 8th Ave SWONE BED ROOM APARTMENT1BR,1BA$900
District 42 Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$920
Country Club Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$925
Five Sons Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$950
The ArborsSapling1BR,1BA$990
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$990
McCook ApartmentsRent Special - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$995
Avenue EastTownhome2BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, IA and Nearby

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.04 price per square foot Evergreen Model at Ridge Oaks in the starting from $1,099. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Woodbury Heights starting at $885 with a $0.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Ridge OaksEvergreen2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Woodbury HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.89
Glen Oaks by BroadmoorThe Lakeport2BR,2BA$1.26
Country Club Apartments2 Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.24
East High LoftsB22BR,1BA$1.37
Indian HillsWillow2BR,1BA$1.30
Floyd River Flats1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.24
Avenue EastTownhome2BR,1BA$1.31
McCook ApartmentsRent Special - 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.33
The ArborsSapling1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrill Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merrill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merrill is at Urbane 1220 listed at $893.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment is $895 at Glen Oaks by Broadmoor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrill Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrill is starting from $885 at Woodbury Heights.

What is the most affordable Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakewood Apartments and Townhomes and starts from $1,825.

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