
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrill, IA from $700 (44 Rentals)
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Interstate Apartments

Country Estates of Morningside

Chambers

Copper Flats

460 2nd St NW

River Valley Apartments

Five Sons Apartments
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635 8th Ave SW

Clifton Estates

Indian Hills

Glen Oaks by Broadmoor

East Edge Apartments

109 S Locust St

3526 Claude ave

District 42 Apartments & Townhomes
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Country Club Apartments

Pearl Street

Ridge Oaks

509 West 1st Street, Unit 1

601 W 2ND ST, Unit A

Urbane 1220

The Arbors

Barrington Park by Broadmoor
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Bluebird Flats

317 S Cherokee St

Floyd River Flats

Avenue East

Virginia Square Apartments (100-103)

Riverfront Apartments

Total Monthly Price
RiverPointe Apartments

Benson Lofts
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Badgerow Flats

McCook Apartments

2800 Flatwater Crossing Apartments

Willow Creek Place

Gatewood Estates

Ridgewood Apartments

Le Mars Estates

1210 S Westcott St
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1210 26th St

Bekins Luxury Lofts

1601 S Alice St

2223 Douglas St
Merrill, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrill Studio Apartments | $1,001 | $760 | $1,330 |
| Merrill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $785 | $2,300 |
| Merrill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,377 | $850 | $2,155 |
| Merrill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,615 | $1,125 | $3,367 |
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Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Interstate Apartments priced from $815. Five Sons Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate Apartments | Little Sioux | 1BR,1BA | $815 |
| Five Sons Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| 635 8th Ave SW | ONE BED ROOM APARTMENT | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Indian Hills | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Glen Oaks by Broadmoor | Dunes | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $955 |
| The Arbors | Sapling | 1BR,1BA | $980 |
| Avenue East | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Virginia Square Apartments (100-103) | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| RiverPointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,059 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, IA and Nearby
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.23 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Woodbury Heights in the starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment Model at Floyd River Flats starting at $1,235 with a $1.24 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Floyd River Flats | 2 Bed 2 Bath Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| East High Lofts | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Interstate Apartments | Little Sioux | 1BR,1BA | $1.02 |
| Avenue East | Townhome | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| RiverPointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.27 |
| The Arbors | Sapling | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Indian Hills | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| Five Sons Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrill Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment is $900 at Five Sons Apartments.
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 $1,000 at Avenue East.
What is the most affordable Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Riverfront Apartments and starts from $1,442.
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