Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Average rent in
Merriam, KS
Average rent in
Last updated on November 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Merriam
$1,532/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Merriam is $1,532 per month as of November 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $367 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merriam
11
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,355, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Merriam run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,605.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,115 | No Change | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,240 | 2% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,520 | 9% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | 8% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
South Park | $1,528 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,355 | 7% | 4% | |
Condos | $1,550 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,050 | 11% | 8% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,115
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,240
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
South Park
Average rent
$1,528
Apartments
Average rent
$1,355
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,550
Houses
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
8%
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
19%lower than the national median
61%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merriam, KS is 106% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.
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29%$1,200
14%Discover rentals in Merriam, KS
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
5525 Hadley St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,330
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
8715 W 65th St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,465
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
1d ago
7350 Kings Cove Dr, Merriam, KS 66203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,605
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
7350 Kings Cove Dr, Merriam, KS 66203
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,175–$1,605
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
5525 Hadley St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,330
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 12
4d ago
8715 W 65th St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,465
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
6216 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
8715 W 65th St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,465
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
6216 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,075–$1,225
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
5525 Hadley St, Merriam, KS 66202
2 beds
1 bath
$1,330
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merriam
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Sep 28
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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 $1,532 per month as of November 14, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merriam?
Average rent prices in Merriam have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Merriam rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merriam is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $367 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 $61,000/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).