Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Merrill, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Merrill

$942/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merrill is $942 per month as of August 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $997 less per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merrill

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merrill 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 Merrill, WI

Average rent prices in Merrill have decreased by 5% 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 Merrill, WI

Rent prices in Merrill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrill is $935, whereas a house costs $1,397. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrill run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,392

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$750

5%

6%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,300

9%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,595

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,392

1 bedroom

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

The table above reflects average rent prices in Merrill, WI, 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 Merrill, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Merrill and Antigo by all bedroom counts and property types.

Merrill

Median rent price$942
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,045
decreased by46%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merrill, WI is 10% lower than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Merrill, WI

201 East 1st Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.3

Very good

201 East 1st Street

201 E 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452

3 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

1800 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

1800 E Main St

1800 E Main St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

204 N Court St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merrill

House for rent

205 E 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merrill

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Merrill, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Merrill rental market.

How much is rent in Merrill?

The average rent in Merrill is $942 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merrill?

Average rent prices in Merrill have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Merrill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merrill is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $997 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Merrill?

To comfortably afford rent in Merrill, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on our current listings, Merrill is very welcoming to pet owners, with 85% of rental apartments accommodating pets. With an average of about 39 listings available monthly, this works out to roughly 33 pet-friendly apartments each month.

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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