Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merritt, MI from $300 (19 Rentals)

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Ruth Park
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ruth Park

520 Wellington StTraverse City, MI 49686

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Annika Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Annika Place

947 S Garfield AveTraverse City, MI 49686

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Cheapest Available Merritt Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merritt, MI is a 2 Beds unit found at Ruth Park in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood priced from $454. Annika Place in the Downtown Traverse City neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $476. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merritt apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ruth ParkTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$454
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$476
Brookwood Gardens and Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$711
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsOPEN WAITLIST2BR,1BA$740
Broadway LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,046

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merritt, MI and Nearby

As of July 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merritt area is the $1.48 price per square foot Cedar Model at Pines45 Apartments in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Merritt apartment is the 3 Bed/2 Bath Model at Swede Hill Apartments starting at $620 with a $0.53 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Merritt apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pines45 ApartmentsCedar2BR,2BA$1.48
Swede Hill Apartments3 Bed/2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.53
Ruth ParkThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.61
Brookside CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Holiday Village Townhomes2 BED/1.5 BATH2BR,1.5BA$1.66
Annika PlaceTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.52
Oak Tree Village ApartmentsOPEN WAITLIST2BR,1BA$0.82
Walnut Knoll ApartmentsTwo bedroom apt2BR,1BA$1.43
Brookwood Gardens and Manor2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.20
Rapids Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.59

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merritt Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merritt Apartment is $711 at Brookwood Gardens and Manor.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merritt Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merritt is starting from $454 at Ruth Park.

What is the most affordable Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merritt Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ruth Park and starts from $1,800.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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