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Rental Market Trends in Merriam, KS

Updated September 2026

The average rent in Merriam, KS is $1,410/month.

Rent in Merriam is 15% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,410/month

Average Rent

731 Sq Ft

Average Size

+1%

Change / Year

177

Available Apartments

Merriam rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Merriam average $1,047 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Merriam average $1,410 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Merriam average $1,791 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Merriam average $1,971 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,047/month
564 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,410/month
731 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,791/month
1,104 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,971/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,135/month
1,539 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Merriam, KS?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $15 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

September 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Merriam, KS

September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Merriam, KS
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
83% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Merriam, KS?

Because the average rent in Merriam is $1,410, you’ll want to make about $4,700 per month or $56,400 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.

City

Merriam, KS

177 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Merriam, KS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Merriam, KS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

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Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.

  • Mission

    Mission

    Avg Rent: $1,223/month

  • Roeland Park

    Roeland Park

    Avg Rent: $1,098/month

  • Prairie Village

    Prairie Village

    Avg Rent: $1,590/month

  • Shawnee Mission

    Shawnee Mission

    Avg Rent: $1,258/month

  • Shawnee

    Shawnee

    Avg Rent: $1,195/month

  • Lenexa

    Lenexa

    Avg Rent: $1,444/month

Apartment Communities in Merriam We Think You'll Love

Georgetown Apartments

Georgetown Apartments

7200 Eby Ave,
Merriam, KS 66204

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,050 - $1,885

Kings Cove Apartments

Kings Cove Apartments

7350 Kings Cove Dr,
Merriam, KS 66203

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,139 - $1,605

Grand Station Lofts

Grand Station Lofts

8707 Shawnee Mission Pky,
Merriam, KS 66202

1-2 Beds | $1,495 - $3,295

The Highlands

The Highlands

10020 W 80th St,
Overland Park, KS 66204

1-3 Beds | $1,302 - $2,090

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Merriam?

The average rent in Merriam is $1,410 per month, which is 15.3% lower than the national average of $1,664.

What is the average rent for a house in Merriam?

The average rent for a house in Merriam, KS is $2,135 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Merriam?

Rents in Merriam, KS are increasing, with prices up 1.0% year-over-year and $15 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Merriam?

In Merriam, KS, 83% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States Kansas Merriam Rental Trends

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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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