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2915 Meek Ave

1208 26th St

1302 Pierce St
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504 8th Ave

115 Emmett Trail

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714 6th Ave
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317 2nd Ave
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How much does it cost to rent a home in Merrill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrill 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,265 | $900 | $1,595 |
Merrill 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,480 | $850 | $2,000 |
Merrill 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,550 | $1,450 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, IA is a 2 Beds unit found at Valley Park Apartments priced from $830. River Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Valley Park Apartments | Wild Rose | 2BR,1BA | $830 |
River Valley Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Horizon Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, IA and Nearby
As of August 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.09 price per square foot Time Model at Bluebird Flats in the starting from $1,395. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the Two Bedroom, Two Bath Model at Pearl Street starting at $1,200 with a $1.09 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. |
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Bluebird Flats | Time | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Pearl Street | Two Bedroom, Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.09 |
Woodbury Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Clifton Estates | 375.b | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Horizon Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Copper Flats | Mineral | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Avenue East | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Country Club Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
Ridge Oaks | Oak | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
River Valley Apartments | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Merrill?
There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Merrill, IA with pricing that ranges from $760 to $2,340. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrill ranging from $850 to $2,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merrill?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrill ranges from $850 to $2,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,348.
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