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  10. Building Photo - 4354 Strathmore Pl
    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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  11. Building Photo - 719 Irma Dr
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $650
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$650 - $925
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$650 - $925

    719 Irma Dr

    719 Irma Dr, Merced, CA 95348
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  12. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    432 Noble Dr

    432 Noble Dr, Merced, CA 95348
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  13. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,195
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,195
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,195

    958 Barney St

    958 Barney St, Merced, CA 95340
  14. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,200
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,200
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,200

    2324 Aviles Unit NA

    2324 Aviles, Merced, CA 95340
  15. 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

    655 W 7th St Unit 655 W. 7th St

    655 W 7th St, Merced, CA 95341
  25. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050

    1821 H St

    1821 H St, Merced, CA 95340
  28. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,199

    2128 K St

    2128 K St, Merced, CA 95340
  29. STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $789

    1114 I St

    1114 I St, Merced, CA 95341
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    Saratoga

    669 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348

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Merced at a Glance

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$1,189
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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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Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Merced

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  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Downtown Merced 614 Sq Ft $1,248/mo

Education

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El Capitan High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,793 Students
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Merced High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
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Golden Valley High

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Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
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Weaver Middle

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Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
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Herbert Hoover Middle

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Grades 6-8
629 Students
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Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle

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Grades 6-8
624 Students
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Allan Peterson Elementary

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Grades K-5
690 Students
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Pioneer Elementary

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Grades K-5
1,055 Students
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Joe Stefani Elementary School

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Grades K-5
641 Students
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John Muir Elementary

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Grades K-5
613 Students

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