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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Open parking
  • On-site laundry facility
  • Community park
  • Spacious units
  • Comfortable living space

Location

400 N Merrill Ave, Duncanville, TX 75116, USA
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Management

Fowler Property Management, LLC

Leasing office

(972) 296-1453

Property Overview

Sunset Villa showcases a strong overall rating of 8.6 out of 10, with exceptional scores for price, amenities, and location, reflecting its competitive value. The property features significant amenities such as on-site laundry and spacious units, while its proximity to top-rated schools enhances its appeal. Recognized for pet-friendliness, it offers convenient access to multiple pet services, making it an attractive option for diverse tenants.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Sunset Villa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sunset Villa has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath709 sqft$975 /mo5 units availableWelcome to Sunset Villa Apartments, access to highway 67 and 20. This apartment complex offers a spacious Second Floor 709 SQ FT' 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout, perfect for those seeking a comfortable and convenient living space. Enjoy all expenses paid water, trash, and sewer, electricity is your only concern! For your convenience, Sunset Villa Apartments also provides an on-site laundry facility, and open parking. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience of various shopping centers, schools, and community park. Right now we're offering some exciting move in specials, including: - (NO admin fee) - Immediate move in availability - Third month rent free (Must apply now and move in on or before 11/1/25 and First and second month must be paid on time) - ½ OFF 1st Month Rent - $75.00 OFF Rent For Lease Term If any of these specials interest you or you’d like to schedule a tour, please feel free to reach out via text or email: **** available Monday - Friday 9:30 AM-5PM. Qualifications: Must make 2.5 times the rent. Currently not accepting evictions, bankruptcies, or broken leases. Must pass a background check, we are currently not accepting violent crimes, or felonies of any kind, misdemeanors are case by case. We look forward to helping you with all your leasing needs!
2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath926 sqft$1,225 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Sunset Villa Apartments, access to highway 67 and 20. This apartment complex offers a spacious 926 SQ FT' 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout, perfect for those seeking a comfortable and convenient living space. Enjoy all expenses paid water, trash, and sewer, electricity is your only concern! For your convenience, Sunset Villa Apartments also provides an on-site laundry facility, and open parking. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience of various shopping centers, schools, and community park.

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Amenities for Sunset Villa

Apartment Amenities

Balcony

Appliances

Built-in MicrowaveMicrowave
OvenRefrigerator
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Laundry Facility OnsiteOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Open Parking

Other

Water, Trash, & Sewer
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Sunset Villa

HomeApartments in Duncanville Sunset Villa

Welcome to Sunset Villa Apartments, access to highway 67 and 20. This apartment complex offers spacious units, perfect for those seeking a comfortable and convenient living space. Enjoy all expenses paid water, trash, and sewer, electricity is your only concern! For your convenience, Sunset Villa Apartments also provides an on-site laundry facility, and open parking. Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience of various shopping centers, schools, and community park.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Sunset Villa is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Sunset Villa has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Sunset Villa
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Sunset Villa offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Sunset Villa goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Sunset Villa receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Sunset Villa is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Sunset Villa does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Sunset Villa is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Sunset Villa compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.3 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 mile away
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

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Rent trends in Duncanville

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 6% lower than 1-bedrooms in Duncanville.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Sunset Villa to be 7% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Duncanville.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Duncanville
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Duncanville
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,163
December 2023$1,249
January 2024$1,235
February 2024$1,166
March 2024$1,119
April 2024$1,172
May 2024$1,174
June 2024$1,129
July 2024$1,204
August 2024$1,163
September 2024$1,198
October 2024$1,211
November 2024$1,187
December 2024$1,170
January 2025$1,113
February 2025$1,103
March 2025$1,099
April 2025$1,058
May 2025$992
June 2025$1,022
July 2025$1,010
August 2025$1,084
September 2025$1,042
October 2025$1,022

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 400 N Merrill Ave?

Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$39,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $39,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $975.
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Schools near Sunset Villa

Central Elementary School

302 e freeman st

duncanville, TX, 75116

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Duncanville near 400 N Merrill Ave

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 400 N Merrill Ave, Duncanville

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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