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Two Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

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    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,350

    651 Q St

    651 Q St, Merced, CA 95341
  42. 2 BEDS
    $1,539

    Willow Glen

    2157-2175 Yosemite Pky, Merced, CA 95340

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$1,185
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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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Somewhat Walkable

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You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you need a car.
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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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El Capitan High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,839 Students
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Golden Valley High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,956 Students
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Merced High

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Grades 9-12
1,894 Students
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Merced County ROP

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Grades 11-12
0 Students
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Rudolph Rivera Middle

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Grades 7-8
579 Students
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Herbert Hoover Middle

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Grades 7-8
614 Students
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Weaver Middle

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Grades 6-8
1,003 Students
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Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle

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Grades 7-8
616 Students
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Pioneer Elementary

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Grades K-5
1,126 Students
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Allan Peterson Elementary

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Grades K-6
664 Students
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Luther Burbank Elementary

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Grades K-6
678 Students
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Joe Stefani Elementary School

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Grades 3-6
628 Students

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