Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrill, MI from $600 (50 Rentals)

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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
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Bridge Street North
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bridge Street North

1050 Bridge AveAlma, MI 48801
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4915 Universal St
2 Bedroom Apartments

4915 Universal St

4915 Universal StMidland, MI 48640
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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$710
Mary Court Place ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$750
The Poplars Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Shepley ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$780
Woodland Place ApartmentsOne Bedroom Timberland1BR,1BA$788
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$825
Northwind ForestBirch1BR,1BA$830

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, MI and Nearby

As of April 25, 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$0.87
Robin OaksRobin Oaks - B012BR,1BA$1.03
Heritage ArmsThe Emerson2BR,1BA$1.03
Mary Court Place ApartmentsTownhome2BR,1BA$0.88
French Quarters Apartments2-Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Wicklow ApartmentsSTANDARD-GARDEN LEVEL2BR,1BA$1.09
Covington Cove ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
The Poplars Apartments1-Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11

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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 $710 at Covington Cove Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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