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Rental Market Trends in Merrill, WI

What is the average rent in Merrill, WI?

$964/month

Average Rent

680 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Merrill, WI is $964 per month. This is 41% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Merrill more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Merrill, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $964 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,131 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,664 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$964/month
680 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,131/month
1,003 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,664/month
1,155 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average 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 Merrill, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.1%, which averages out to $11 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated July 2025
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Merrill, WI
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Merrill, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
12% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
12% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Merrill, WI?

Because the average rent in Merrill is $964, you’ll want to make about $3,213 per month or $38,556 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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Alexander Estates

Alexander Estates

2015 Webster St,
Merrill, WI 54452

1-3 Beds | $1,150 - $1,755

Rock Ridge Estates

Rock Ridge Estates

900 Rock Ridge Ct,
Merrill, WI 54452

2 Beds | $1,145

Webster Street Estates

Webster Street Estates

2004 Webster St,
Merrill, WI 54452

2 Beds | $1,250 - $1,310

Park City Apartments

Park City Apartments

711-713 Martin St,
Merrill, WI 54452

2-3 Beds | $885 - $995

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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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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