Last updated on November 1, 2026

Average rent in
Merrill, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Merrill

$995/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merrill is $995 per month as of October 2026. This is 48% below the national average rent, or $905 less per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merrill

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merrill rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $924, whereas a house costs $1,625. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrill run $1,160 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$1,245

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$1,160

No Change

30%

2 bedroom

$995

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$1,817

No Change

15%

4 bedroom

$1,625

41%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,245

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,160

Last year

30%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,817

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last 30 days

41%

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,150
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merrill, WI is 13% lower than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Merrill, WI

602 W 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

602 W 2nd St

602 W 2nd St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

2 baths

$700

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.
19 Plex Merrill - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

19 Plex Merrill

1601 E 10th St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$750

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.
110 S State St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

110 S State St

110 S State St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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.
Riverside on the Green - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Riverside on the Green

714 S State St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$885

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.

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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 $995 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merrill?

Average rent prices in Merrill have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Merrill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merrill is 48% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 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 $40,000/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).

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