What is the average apartment size in Merrimac?

The average size for a Merrimac, VA apartment is 1,178 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Merrimac?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Merrimac is $1,603 per month, a 10.7% increase from last year’s average of $1,448.

What is the average apartment size in Merrimac?

The typical apartment in Merrimac offers about 1,178 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Merrimac, VA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Merrimac?

The typical rent budget in Merrimac ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 82% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Merrimac?

In Merrimac, 72% of households rent while 28% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Merrimac is $1,603, a 10.7% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,448.

One-bedroom apartments provide 999 square feet for $1,439, balancing privacy and affordability.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,292 sq ft) for $1,736, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Merrimac, VA

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,603	1,178 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,439	999 sq. ft.
2 Beds	n/a	n/a
3 Beds	$1,736	1,292 sq. ft.

Merrimac, VA rent trends

Rental prices in Merrimac, VA have increased by 10.7% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,448 to $1,603.

What's the typical rent budget in Merrimac, VA?

The largest share of rentals in Merrimac, VA (82%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Merrimac, VA?

1,110 or 72% of the households in Merrimac, VA are renter-occupied while 432 or 28% are owner-occupied.

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How Merrimac Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Merrimac	$1,603
Fairfax	$2,381
Arlington	$2,664
Henrico	$1,599
Alexandria	$2,185
Richmond	$1,573
Fredericksburg	$1,891
Newport News	$1,405
Norfolk	$1,557
Charlottesville	$2,073
Virginia Beach	$1,738
Cave Spring	$1,370
Hollins	$1,330

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Merrimac apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.