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Rental Market Trends in Merriam, KS

What is the average rent in Merriam, KS?

$1,371/month

Average Rent

732 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of September 2025, the average rent in Merriam, KS is $1,371 per month. This is 16% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/month, making renting in Merriam more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Merriam, you can expect to pay about $1,024 per month for a studio, $1,371 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,725 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,830 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,024/month
565 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,371/month
732 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,725/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,830/month
1,386 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,799/month
1,223 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Merriam, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.9%, which averages out to $54 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Merriam, KS?

Because the average rent in Merriam is $1,371, you’ll want to make about $4,570 per month or $54,840 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Kings Cove Apartments

7350 Kings Cove Dr,
Merriam, KS 66203

$1,165 - $1,685

Studio - 2 Beds

Georgetown Apartments

Georgetown Apartments

7200 Eby Ave,
Merriam, KS 66204

$1,080 - $2,105

Studio - 2 Beds

Grand Station Lofts

Grand Station Lofts

8707 Shawnee Mission Pky,
Merriam, KS 66202

$1,495 - $3,595

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$1,125 - $1,625

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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