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property at 1800 E Main St
$595 - $795
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
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1800 E Main St

MerrillWI54452
property at 602 W 2nd St
$595 - $850
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602 W 2nd St

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19 Plex Merrill
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

19 Plex Merrill

1601 E 10th StMerrill, WI 54452
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Meadows

2401 W Jackson StMerrill, WI 54452
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Merrill, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, WI is a Studio unit found at 19 Plex Merrill priced from $515. Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrill apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
19 Plex MerrillStudioStudio,1BA$515
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
700 Grand3 Bedroom 30%3BR,2BA$651
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
The Lofts At City HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
Westside CommonsThe Commons1BR,1BA$847
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI and Nearby

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $0.66 price per square foot 1205 E 14th St Model at 1205 E 14th St, Unit 1205 in the starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes starting at $1,369 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. 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.
1205 E 14th St, Unit 12051205 E 14th St3BR,2BA$0.66
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
The Lofts At City HallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
The 41112x12BR,1BA$1.12
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.28
Timberwolf Suites Student Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.84
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merrill?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merrill is at 19 Plex Merrill listed at $515.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment is $645 at Diamonds Edge.

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 $900 at The Lofts At City Hall.

What is the most affordable Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 700 Grand and starts from $651.

Expert Rental Resources

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