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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Open floor plan
  • Off street parking
  • Pet friendly
  • Tall ceilings

Location

510 North 40th Avenue West, Duluth, Minnesota 55807, United States
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Management

Coloma Property Services

Leasing office

(844) 278-2968 ext. 1871

Property Overview

Merritt School Apartments is highly rated with an overall Zumper score of 8.5, reflecting its excellent balance of price and value. It features open floor plans, tall ceilings, and off-street parking, complemented by an impressive amenities rating of 9 and a location rating of 9, providing easy access to schools and various points of interest. Additionally, the property is pet friendly, with nearby services catering to pet owners, enhancing its appeal for diverse renters.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Merritt School Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Merritt School Apartments 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

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Merritt School Apartments - 2042 bed1 bath792 sqft$1,475 /moLarge 2 bedroom apartment in a recently updated building. Apartment features an open floor plan with tall ceilings and plenty of space. Apartment is also extremely quiet. Kitchens feature plenty of cabinets. Utilities include: Heat, Hot Water, Water/Sewer, Garbage. The only utility that you pay for is electricity. There is also plenty of off street parking. Finally, the property is pet friendly and we do not charge any extra rent for pets. Please contact us for a showing. Pet Friendly, Walk-in closets

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Amenities for Merritt School Apartments

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage
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

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Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Dog

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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About Merritt School Apartments

HomeApartments in Duluth Merritt School Apartments

Large 2 bedroom apartment in a recently updated building. Apartment features an open floor plan with tall ceilings and plenty of space. Apartment is also extremely quiet. Kitchens feature plenty of cabinets. Utilities include: Heat, Hot Water, Water/Sewer, Garbage. The only utility that you pay for is electricity. There is also plenty of off street parking. Finally, the property is pet friendly and we do not charge any extra rent for pets. Please contact us for a showing. Pet Friendly, Walk-in closets


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Merritt School Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Merritt School Apartments 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 Merritt School Apartments
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.
Merritt School Apartments 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.
Merritt School Apartments 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, Merritt School Apartments 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.
Merritt School Apartments 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 Merritt School Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Merritt School Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Merritt School Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

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 Merritt School Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Duluth

2-bedroom apartments at Merritt School Apartments cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Duluth.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Duluth
A table of studio rental data trends in Duluth
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$984
January 2024$1,041
February 2024$980
March 2024$957
April 2024$1,004
May 2024$1,119
June 2024$1,057
July 2024$1,119
August 2024$964
September 2024$988
October 2024$1,007
November 2024$996
December 2024$1,013
January 2025$1,087
February 2025$1,075
March 2025$1,095
April 2025$1,080
May 2025$1,075
June 2025$1,010
July 2025$983
August 2025$990
September 2025$992
October 2025$1,020
November 2025$1,127
December 2025$1,150

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$59,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,475.
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Schools near Merritt School Apartments

Merritt Creek Academy

4000 w 9th st

duluth, MN, 55807

K-12Public

Laura MacArthur Elementary School

720 n central ave

duluth, MN, 55807

PK, K-5Public
C+

Early Childhood Special Education

4316 rice lake rd

duluth, MN, 55811

PKPublic

Chester Creek Academy

714 1/2 w college st

duluth, MN, 55811

K-12Public

Rockridge Academy

4849 ivanhoe st

duluth, MN, 55804

K-12Public
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Getting around Duluth near 510 North 40th Avenue West

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 510 North 40th Avenue West, Duluth

Groceries

6/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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