
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI from $500 (29 Rentals)
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106 E 4th St

2400 E 6th St

507 E 7th St
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1600 E 1st St

605 N State St

1005 E 7th St

411 Wisconsin St

210 Hendricks St

206 N Ohio St

208 Cleveland St

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Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace

The 4111

Wausau East Townhomes

Wausau Columns Apartments
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Water's Edge Apartments

600 N Steven Ave

719 S 3rd Ave

266 Chellis St

213217 WI-97

204 W Jefferson St
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1016 4th Ave
Merrill, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrill Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $625 | $1,399 |
Merrill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,066 | $590 | $2,870 |
Merrill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,232 | $650 | $3,250 |
Merrill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $850 | $3,399 |
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Cheapest Available Merrill Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrill, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. Wausau Columns Apartments in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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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Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace | Riverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $618 |
Wausau Columns Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Ross Avenue Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
Kannenberg Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
SCS Merrill | Season 1 BR Upper | 1BR,1BA | $860 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
Mountain Crest | 1 Bed 1 Bath Lower w/1 Car Garage | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Bos Creek Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $949 |
Park City Apartments | 3 Bedroom Lower Newly Remodeled | 3BR,1BA | $995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrill, WI and Nearby
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrill area is the $1.36 price per square foot Fulton 3 BR Upper Model at SCS Fox Point in the starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Merrill apartment is the 3 Bedroom Lower Newly Remodeled Model at Park City Apartments starting at $995 with a $0.95 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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SCS Fox Point | Fulton 3 BR Upper | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
Park City Apartments | 3 Bedroom Lower Newly Remodeled | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
Bos Creek Estates | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Woodfield Circle | 2 Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Ross Avenue Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Kannenberg Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
2402 E 6th St, Unit 2402 E 6th St #6 | 2402 E 6th St | 1BR,1BA | $0.98 |
Wausau Columns Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
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Getting Around Merrill, WI
Walk Score®
33 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
37 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 bantr Wausau listed at $1,199.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrill Apartment is $618 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.
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 $699 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.
What is the most affordable Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merrill Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park City Apartments and starts from $995.
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