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Four Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

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  6. Building Photo - 710 Marybelle Dr
    4 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $2,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,400

    710 Marybelle Dr

    710 Marybelle Dr, Merced, CA 95348
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  7. Building Photo - 2485 Pineda Dr.
    5 BEDS, 3 BATHS
    $3,100
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$3,100
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$3,100

    2485 Pineda Dr.

    2485 Pineda Dr., Merced, CA 95340
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  8. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,250
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,250
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,250

    965 Emory Way

    965 Emory Way, Merced, CA 95341
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  9. 4 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $2,415
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$2,415
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$2,415

    4211 Candle Ct

    4211 Candle Ct, Merced, CA 95348
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Merced at a Glance

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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.

Renting in Merced

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Downtown Merced 613 Sq Ft $1,220/mo

Education

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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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Golden Valley High School

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

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Grades 6-8
629 Students
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Herbert Hoover Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
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Allan Peterson Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
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Allan Peterson Elementary School

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Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
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Pioneer Elementary

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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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