
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrimac, MA from $1,100 (33 Rentals)
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29 Wheeler Ave

Lonvale Gardens

Presidential Gardens

1 Farrwood Dr

Hamilton Park

Churchill Court

Ellis Factory Lofts
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Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community

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Rockingham Village Apartments

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Washington Place

The Cordovan at Haverhill Station

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The Atherton

Colonial Village

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Gardner Lake Village
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Summit Place

Princeton Bradford

The Beck

JM Lofts

268 North End Blvd

The Granville

Settler's Ridge Apartments - 55+ Community

26 Lafayette St
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200 Merrimack St

46 Washington St

Essex St. Lofts

Governor Weare Apartments

206 Primrose St

Millwood Apartments

9 View St

46-48-48 S Prospect St
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7 Lamoille Ave
Merrimac, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merrimac?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrimac Studio Apartments | $1,954 | $1,100 | $2,570 |
| Merrimac 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,347 | $1,331 | $3,999 |
| Merrimac 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,044 | $1,680 | $4,289 |
| Merrimac 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,887 | $1,200 | $5,289 |
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Cheapest Available Merrimac Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrimac, MA is a 1 Bed unit found at Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood priced from $1,484. Rockingham Village Apartments in the Outer Greater Merrimack Valley neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,677. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrimac apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,484 |
| Rockingham Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,677 |
| Ellis Factory Lofts | A11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,825 |
| The Cordovan at Haverhill Station | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,840 |
| The Atherton | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Pine Brook Place Apartments | The Whittier | 1BR,1BA | $1,845 |
| Colonial Village | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Gardner Lake Village | Renovated 1 Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
| Essex St. Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrimac, MA and Nearby
As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrimac area is the $0.86 price per square foot 21 Pleasant St Model at 21 Pleasant St, Unit 3 Bedroom in the in the East Parish neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Merrimac apartment is the B2 Model at The Quarry at Groveland starting at $3,595 with a $2.90 price per square foot in the Bradford neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrimac apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Pleasant St, Unit 3 Bedroom | 21 Pleasant St | 3BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| The Quarry at Groveland | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| The Point at Merrimack Valley | 2A.1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.77 |
| Residences At Riverwalk | 2 Bed 2 Bath (I) | 2BR,2BA | $2.48 |
| Tudor Crest Estates | 2 Bedroom Renovated | 2BR,1BA | $2.62 |
| The Residence at Little River | Hanover | 1BR,1BA | $2.95 |
| Colonial Village | One bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.60 |
| Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| Princeton Bradford | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| The Cordovan at Haverhill Station | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrimac Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merrimac?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merrimac is at Rockingham Village Apartments listed at $1,677.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrimac Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrimac Apartment is $1,484 at Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrimac Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrimac is starting from $1,769 at Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community.
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