Average Rent in Merriam, KS
1 apartment buildings, 2 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Merriam, KSAvg Rent
$1,237/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,175/mo
King's Cove Apartments
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
2
available now
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Analysis
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Merriam, KS Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | King's Cove Apartments 7350 Kings Cove Dr, Merriam, KS 66203, USA | $1,175 | $1,237 | $2.02/ft² | 4 (473) | 2 |
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Merriam, KS neighborhoods
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Merriam, KS Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Merriam, KS is $1,237 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,175 at King's Cove Apartments to $1,299 at King's Cove Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,175/mo | $1,175/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,299/mo | $1,299/mo | 1 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Merriam, KS, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Merriam, KS averages $1,299/mo. At the local median household income of $71,665, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Merriam, KS at $1,161/mo. The current tracked market average runs 7% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Merriam, KS while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Merriam, KS?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,237/mo.
Comfortable income
$59,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,175/mo), you need to earn at least $47,000/year.
Median household income in Merriam, KS is $71,665 , about 21% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Merriam, KS
Overall prices in Merriam, KS runs below the national average by about 7% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 93.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Merriam, KS's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,237 |
| Utilities | $378 |
| Groceries | $521 |
| Transportation | $902 |
| Healthcare | $440 |
| Other goods and services | $704 |
| Estimated total | $4,182/mo |
Population
11,036
Median household income
$71,665
Census median rent
$1,161/mo
Census rent burden
26.3%
Median age
38.0
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Kansas
How Merriam, KS rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Merriam, KS | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | $1,547 | +25% | -9.5% | 15 |
| Lawrence, KS | $1,345 | +9% | -7.2% | 14 |
| Manhattan, KS | $1,022 | -17% | -5.4% | 14 |
| Overland Park, KS | $1,781 | +44% | -6.5% | 13 |
| Olathe, KS | $1,531 | +24% | +1.9% | 11 |
| Topeka, KS | $1,072 | -13% | -6.3% | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Merriam, KS?
The average rent in Merriam, KS is $1,237 per month, based on 2 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Merriam, KS?
The lowest available rent in Merriam, KS starts at $1,175 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Merriam, KS?
1-bedroom apartments in Merriam, KS average $1,299/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,299/mo across 1 units tracked.
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