Cheap Homes for Rent near Merrimac, MA from $1,600 (9 Rentals)

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property at 26 Lafayette St

$1,600

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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26 Lafayette St

HaverhillMA01832
property at 261 School St

$1,850

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$1,850

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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261 School St

GrovelandMA01834
property at 645 W Lowell Ave

$1,950

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$1,950

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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645 W Lowell Ave

HaverhillMA01832
property at 206 Primrose St

$1,950

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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206 Primrose St

HaverhillMA01830

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Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

property at 46-48-48 S Prospect St

$2,200

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$2,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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46-48-48 S Prospect St

HaverhillMA01835

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property at 10 Bartlett St

$2,550

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$2,550

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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10 Bartlett St

HaverhillMA01832

Merrimac, MA Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community1BR1BA1BR,1BA$1,484
Rockingham Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,677
Pine Brook Place ApartmentsThe Whittier1BR,1BA$1,690

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrimac, MA and Nearby

As of July 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrimac area is the $2.90 price per square foot B2 Model at The Quarry at Groveland in the in the Bradford neighborhood starting from $3,595. The second greatest value Merrimac apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath (TH9) Model at Residences At Riverwalk starting at $3,095 with a $2.69 price per square foot in the Amesbury neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrimac apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Quarry at GrovelandB22BR,2BA$2.90
Residences At Riverwalk2 Bed 2 Bath (TH9)2BR,2BA$2.69
The BixbyReed2BR,2BA$2.73
Manor Grove Apartments GrovelandPremium 2 bd / 1 ba2BR,1BA$2.76
Tudor Crest EstatesNewly renovated 2 bedroom- Tudor Crest Apartments2BR,1BA$2.62
Arrowpoint at South Grove - Bradford MA1br/1ba - Rear1BR,1BA$2.54
The Residence at Little RiverHanover1BR,1BA$2.95
Colonial VillageOne bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
Chandler Place Apartments - 62+ Community1BR1BA1BR,1BA$2.16
Pine Brook Place ApartmentsThe Whittier1BR,1BA$2.94

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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 Merrimac

What type of rentals are currently available in Merrimac?

There are currently 60 Apartments for Rent in Merrimac, MA with pricing that ranges from $1,100 to $4,799. There are also 36 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrimac ranging from $1,600 to $6,985.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merrimac?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrimac ranges from $1,600 to $6,985 with an average monthly rent of $3,801.

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