Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Average rent in
Merriam, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on August 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Merriam
$1,395/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Merriam is $1,395 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $530 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merriam
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merriam rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Merriam, KS, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Merriam, KS
Average rent prices in Merriam have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Merriam, KS
Rent prices in Merriam vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merriam is $1,249, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Merriam run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,449.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | No Change |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,247 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,322 | 3% | 11% | |
3 bedroom | $1,875 | 3% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | 1% | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Park | $1,350 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,249 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,995 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,247
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
1%
South Park
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Houses
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merriam, KS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Merriam, KS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merriam and Atchison by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merriam
28%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merriam, KS is 87% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.
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94%Discover rentals in Merriam, KS
5d+ ago
South Park house for rent in Merriam
4918 Benson St, Merriam, KS 66203
3 beds
1 bath
$1,840
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Apr 22
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merriam
3 beds
3 baths
$2,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
7915 W 59th Ter, Merriam, KS 66202
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merriam
6105 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 29
1d ago
7350 Kings Cove Dr, Merriam, KS 66203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,449
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
8715 W 65th St, Merriam, KS 66202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,145–$1,475
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Merriam
1 bed
1 bath
$1,379
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7350 Kings Cove Dr, Merriam, KS 66203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,449
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Merriam
1 bed
1 bath
$1,379
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Merriam
2 beds
1 bath
$1,683
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merriam
2 beds
2 baths
$1,689
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6216 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Apr 22
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Merriam
2 beds
1 bath
$1,683
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
7915 W 59th Ter, Merriam, KS 66202
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
6216 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Merriam
6105 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Condo for rent
Available Aug 29
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Frequently asked questions for Merriam, KS
Quick answers to common questions about the Merriam rental market.
How much is rent in Merriam?
The average rent in Merriam is $1,395 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merriam?
Average rent prices in Merriam have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Merriam rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merriam is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $530 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merriam?
To comfortably afford rent in Merriam, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).