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509 S 8th, Merkel, TX 79536, USA
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Amenities for 509 S 8th
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About 509 S 8th
Property Status: Active AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY!! Spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with over 2,000 sqft! Located right outside of downtown Merkel. This home boasts a large kitchen with a double oven and refrigerator. Lots of cabinets and ample counter space! Walk outside onto the covered patio to enjoy a glass of wine or a beautiful west TX sunset! NO pets. Resident to verify all information deemed important such as, but not limited to, room sizes, square footage, school districts, bus routes, utility providers, etc. PETSCREENING IS A PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ALL APPLICANTS. $45 NON REFUNDABLE APPLICATION FEE PER ADULT. Don’t wait to see this lovely home! Make your appointment today for your private showing. Office Phone: (325) 307-5697 Copyright © 2026 North Texas Real Estate Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 509 S 8th compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 3-bedroom is 777 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Zip code | 79536 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Merkel
3-bedroom apartments at 509 S 8th cost about 40% more than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Merkel.
Median rents as of Apr 18 2026.
Merkel
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,138 |
| June 2024 | $1,097 |
| July 2024 | $950 |
| September 2024 | $1,087 |
| October 2024 | $1,091 |
| November 2024 | $1,100 |
| December 2024 | $1,162 |
| January 2025 | $1,225 |
| February 2025 | $1,131 |
| March 2025 | $1,100 |
| April 2025 | $1,322 |
| May 2025 | $1,395 |
| June 2025 | $1,155 |
| July 2025 | $1,026 |
| August 2025 | $1,059 |
| September 2025 | $1,079 |
| November 2025 | $1,095 |
| March 2026 | $1,575 |
| April 2026 | $1,591 |
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3 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 509 S 8th
Merkel Elementary School
1602 sth 5th
merkel, TX, 79536
PK, K-5Public
B
Long Early Learning Center
3600 sherry ln
abilene, TX, 79603
PKPublic
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Getting around Merkel near 509 S 8th
Walking
2/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Points of interest for 509 S 8th, Merkel
Groceries
1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk
Shopping
1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
2/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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