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Three Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

43 Rentals
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  4. 3 BEDS
    $2,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,200

    Swiss Colony

    3075 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348
    (209) 819-8922
  8. Building Photo - 3112 Denver Ave
    3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,765
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,765
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,765

    3112 Denver Ave

    3112 Denver Ave, Merced, CA 95348
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  9. Building Photo - 1351 Virginia St
    3 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $1,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,800

    1351 Virginia St

    1351 Virginia St, Merced, CA 95341
  10. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,900
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,900
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,900

    1422 Lansing St Unit NA

    1422 Lansing St, Merced, CA 95348
  11. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,000
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,000
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,000

    3224 Erie Ave

    3224 Erie Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  12. 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

    633 Chandon Dr

    633 Chandon Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  13. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    455 Columbia Ave

    455 Columbia Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  14. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,800

    4188 Adobe Ct

    4188 Adobe Ct, Merced, CA 95348
  15. 3 BEDS, 2.5 BATHS
    $2,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,100

    110 Montage Dr

    110 Montage Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  16. 3 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    2559 Ballantyne Dr

    2559 Ballantyne Dr, Merced, CA 95341
  17. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,399
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,399
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,399

    4623 Sami Jo Dr

    4623 Sami Jo Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  26. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,650

    1024 X St

    1024 X St, Merced, CA 95341

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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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El Capitan High

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Golden Valley High

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John Muir Elementary

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