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  12. 1 BED
    $1,350+
    2 BEDS
    $1,550+
    3 BEDS
    $2,200+
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,350 - $2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $2,200

    Swiss Colony

    3075 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348
    (209) 819-8922
  13. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    3321 Santa Rosa Ct Unit C

    3321 Santa Rosa Ct, Merced, CA 95348
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  14. Building Photo - The Villages
    1 BED
    $1,450+
    2 BEDS
    $1,600+
    3 BEDS
    $1,945+

    The Villages

    3342 M St, Merced, CA 95348
  16. Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,075+
    2 BEDS
    $1,150+
    3 BEDS
    $1,400+

    Osito Apartments

    2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  17. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,499

    Willow Glen

    2157-2175 Yosemite Pky, Merced, CA 95340
  32. Building Photo - 4379 Sibley Pl
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    4379 Sibley Pl

    4379 Sibley Pl, Merced, CA 95348
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  34. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,100

    62 W 23rd St Unit Merced Duplex

    62 W 23rd St, Merced, CA 95340
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  35. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $895
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$895
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$895

    920 W 13th St Unit #B Rear

    920 W 13th St, Merced, CA 95341
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  36. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$700 - $795
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$700 - $795

    4354 Strathmore Pl

    4354 Strathmore Pl, Merced, CA 95348
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  37. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    4014 Cinnabar Ave

    4014 Cinnabar Ave, Merced, CA 95348
  38. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,600
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,600
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,600

    4735 Sami Jo Dr

    4735 Sami Jo Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  39. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,300
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,300
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,300

    3310 R St Unit A

    3310 R St, Merced, CA 95348
  40. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $750
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$750
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$750

    1495 Breezeway Ct

    1495 Breezeway Ct, Merced, CA 95340
  41. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,050

    3125 Campus Dr

    3125 Campus Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  42. 2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,500
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,500
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,500

    175 W Alexander Ave

    175 W Alexander Ave, Merced, CA 95348
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Merced, CA Apartments for Rent

Merced serves as the county seat of Merced County and has been home to the University of California, Merced since 2005, the first research university built in the United States in the 21st century. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Merced, you'll discover plenty of options in this San Joaquin Valley city, from studios averaging around $746 to spacious three-bedroom homes at approximately $1,635 per month. The city's location offers easy access to both Central Valley job opportunities and outdoor adventures, sitting less than two hours from Yosemite National Park.

Renting in Merced means getting more for your money compared to California's pricey coastal areas, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,195 monthly—significantly below the state average. The city's 24 square miles include neighborhoods near UC Merced and Merced College, plus areas close to downtown's restored Art Deco Merced Theatre and Bob Hart Square. You'll have access to Lake Yosemite for water recreation, the Merced Multicultural Arts Center, and the County Courthouse Museum. Highway 99 runs through the city, giving you direct routes to Fresno and Modesto, while the local economy thrives on agriculture, education, and healthcare sectors. The Mediterranean climate brings mild winters and warm summers, making year-round outdoor activities possible at the city's parks and recreational facilities.

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Downtown Merced 615 Sq Ft $1,139/mo

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El Capitan High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,793 Students
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Merced High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
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Merced High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
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Golden Valley High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
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Golden Valley High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
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Weaver Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
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Weaver Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
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Herbert Hoover Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
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Herbert Hoover Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
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Allan Peterson Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
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Allan Peterson Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
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Pioneer Elementary

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
1,055 Students
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Pioneer Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Public
Grades K-5
1,055 Students

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Frequently asked questions about renting in Merced, CA

What are the average rent costs in Merced, CA?

The average rent in Merced, CA is $1,217.

What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Merced, CA is $771.

What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is $1,217.

What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is $1,473.

What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is $1,680.

What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is $894.

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