Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrill, MI from $600 (44 Rentals)

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The Poplars Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Poplars Apartments

4444 State StSaginaw, MI 48603
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property at 868 S Huron Rd

$715 - $795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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868 S Huron Rd

LinwoodMI48634
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Camelot Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Camelot Place

141 Camelot DrSaginaw, MI 48638
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7025 Swan Creek Rd
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

7025 Swan Creek Rd

7025 Swan Creek RdSaginaw, MI 48609
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Shepley Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shepley Apartments

711 Fairway DrSt. Louis, MI 48880
Corporate Housing
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Bridge Street North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Street North

1050 Bridge AveAlma, MI 48801
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Merrill, MI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, MI is a 1 Bed unit found at Wright Ave Apartments priced from $600. Rest All Suites has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wright Ave ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Rest All SuitesStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$625
Rivers Edge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$650
Covington Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$725
Mary Court Place ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$750
Shepley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Northwind ForestBirch1BR,1BA$830
Horizon Court Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$850
Baypointe ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$859

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, MI and Nearby

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $0.96 price per square foot 2BR/1.5BA Model at 6265-6215 Normandy Dr in the starting from $1,175. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Country Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,160 with a $1.05 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.
6265-6215 Normandy Dr2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$0.96
Country Ridge Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Clairemont Village Apartments and Townhomes2 Bedroom / 1 Bath Apartment2BR,1BA$0.89
Robin OaksRobin Oaks - B012BR,1BA$1.03
Ambassador Arms ApartmentsCranbrook2BR,1BA$1.16
Heritage ArmsThe Currie2BR,1BA$1.15
Mary Court Place ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$0.88
Wicklow ApartmentsSTANDARD-GARDEN LEVEL2BR,1BA$1.09
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.13
Covington Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00

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Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $600 at Wright Ave 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 $725 at Covington Cove Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.