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Merriam, KS

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The best of a popular shopping destination and a vibrant suburb all in one spot

Suburb Commuter Interstate Shopping

The city of Merriam is a thriving suburb just minutes southwest of Downtown Kansas City. The Merriam Town Center shopping plaza anchors a retail district that attracts droves of visitors to the community, with everything from a multiplex movie theater to specialty furniture stores to violin repair shops in a compact area along Interstate 35. The community offers ample opportunities to spend quality time outdoors as well, with Antioch Park on the southeast corner of town and several parks along Turkey Creek putting beautiful greenspaces within reach for everyone.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Merriam, KS is $1,041 for a studio, $1,278 for one bedroom, $1,612 for two bedrooms, and $1,855 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merriam has increased by 2.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,278/month
721 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

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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 February 2025.