Last updated on July 1, 2026

Average rent in
Merriam, KS

Median rent

Median rent in Merriam

$1,249/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merriam is $1,249 per month as of June 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $701 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merriam

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merriam rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Merriam, KS

Average rent prices in Merriam have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,973. 2-bedroom apartments in Merriam run $1,325 on average.

Listings

Studio

$895

3%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,175

3%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,350

9%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,099

15%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,750

7%

21%

Studio

Average rent

$895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,175

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,099

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

21%

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

Median rent price$1,249
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$900
decreased by54%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merriam, KS is 39% higher than the median rent in Atchison, KS.

Discover rentals in Merriam, KS

72-02 The Lookout - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

72-02 The Lookout

6216 Slater St, Merriam, KS 66202

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

72-01 Antioch Gardens - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

72-01 Antioch Gardens

8715 W 65th St, Merriam, KS 66202

2 beds

1 bath

$1,325

Apartment for rent

5918 Brittany St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

House for rent in Merriam

5918 Brittany St, Merriam, KS 66203

3 beds

2 baths

$1,695

House for rent

Available Aug 10

5139 Hayes St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

South Park house for rent in Merriam

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

House for rent

Available Jun 17

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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 $1,249 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merriam?

Average rent prices in Merriam have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Merriam rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merriam is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $701 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 $50,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Merriam?

Merriam offers excellent options for pet owners, with 89% of rental listings welcoming pets. This high percentage reflects the community's accommodating approach to residents with four-legged companions. Pet-friendly policies are the most common amenity across Merriam's rental market.

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).

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