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Apartments under $2,000 for Rent in Merced, CA

174 Rentals
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  8. 2 BEDS
    $1,550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,550

    Swiss Colony

    3075 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348
    (209) 819-8922
  13. Building Photo - Osito Apartments
    Exceptional Value
    1 BED
    $1,075+
    2 BEDS
    $1,200+
    3 BEDS
    $1,400+

    Osito Apartments

    2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  14. 1 BED
    $1,395+
    2 BEDS
    $1,545+
    3 BEDS
    $1,890+

    The Villages

    3342 M St, Merced, CA 95348
  16. Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $1,499

    Willow Glen

    2157-2175 Yosemite Pky, Merced, CA 95340
  25. Building Photo - 62 W 23rd St
    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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  26. Building Photo - 3110 Denver Ave
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,245
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,245
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,245

    3110 Denver Ave

    3110 Denver Ave, Merced, CA 95348
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  27. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $800
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$800
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$800

    1495 Breezeway Ct

    1495 Breezeway Ct, Merced, CA 95340
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  28. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,850
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,850
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,850

    1422 Lansing St Unit NA

    1422 Lansing St, Merced, CA 95348
  29. 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
  30. 3 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,950
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,950

    455 Columbia Ave

    455 Columbia Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  31. 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

    958 Barney St

    958 Barney St, Merced, CA 95340
  32. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $550
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$550
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$550

    2371 Gabriel Dr

    2371 Gabriel Dr, Merced, CA 95340
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Merced at a Glance

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$1,220
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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

(For 1 bedroom apartments)
  • Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
  • Downtown Merced 598 Sq Ft $1,168/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

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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