Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Merrill, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Merrill

$965/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merrill is $965 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $985 less per month.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merrill

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merrill rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 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 $995, whereas a house costs $1,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrill run $865 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,050

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$835

3%

12%

2 bedroom

$995

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,575

4%

20%

4 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,050

1 bedroom

Average rent

$835

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

No Change

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$965
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$950
decreased by51%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merrill, WI is 2% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Merrill, WI

305 Liberty St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

305 Liberty St

305 Liberty St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

511 Genessee St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

511 Genessee St

511 N Genesee St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

1319 E Main Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

1319 E Main Street

1319 E Main St, Merrill, WI 54452

3 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

111 Pier St Uppr #UPPER - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Merrill

111 Pier Street - Upper

111 Pier St Uppr #UPPER, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

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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 $965 per month as of June 13, 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 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 $985 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 $39,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrill, WI is $835, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $930.

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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