Last updated on September 17, 2026

Average rent in
Merrill, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Merrill

$995/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

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

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merrill

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 8% 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 $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrill run $935 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.

Listings

Studio

$1,230

3%

-

1 bedroom

$1,160

2%

35%

2 bedroom

$995

5%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,585

2%

26%

4 bedroom

$1,795

41%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,230

Last 30 days

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,160

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,585

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

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$995
decreased by48%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merrill, WI is equal to the median rent in Antigo, WI.

Discover rentals in Merrill, WI

602 W 2nd St - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.3

Very good

602 W 2nd St

602 W 2nd St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1–2 baths

$595–$750

Price drop

108 S Foster St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

108 S Foster St

108 S Foster St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$695

201 East 1st Street - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

7.5

Very good

201 East 1st Street

201 E 1st St, Merrill, WI 54452

3 beds

1 bath

$775

110 S State St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

110 S State St

110 S State St, Merrill, WI 54452

2 beds

1 bath

$795

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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 September 12, 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 8% 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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