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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Downtown Merced

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  2. Building Photo - 2307 N St
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $850

    2307 N St

    2307 N St, Merced, CA 95340
  4. Building Photo - 958 Barney St
    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
  6. Building Photo - Osito Apartments
    Good Value
    1 BED
    $1,125+
    2 BEDS
    $1,250+

    Osito Apartments

    2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340
  17. Building Photo - 1933 Shadowbrook Dr
    2 BEDS, 2 BATHS
    $1,400
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,400
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,400

    1933 Shadowbrook Dr Unit 1933 C

    1933 Shadowbrook Dr, Merced, CA 95348
  22. Building Photo - 906 W 22nd St
    STUDIO, 1 BATH
    $1,700
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,700
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,700

    906 W 22nd St

    906 W 22nd St, Merced, CA 95340

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Cheap Apartments in Downtown Merced Neighborhood in Merced, CA

When looking for cheap apartments in Downtown Merced, Apartment Finder is your deal-hunting partner. Whether you’re looking for a studio, a one-bedroom, or a two-bedroom apartment, you want the best place at the right price. We have a great selection of budget-friendly apartments for rent, and we’ll show you which apartments offer the best value when compared to other apartments in Downtown Merced.

Finding a rental that fits your budget without compromising on quality can seem like a challenge, but Apartment Finder makes it easy to discover cheap apartments with all the features you want. To find an apartment you can afford, try looking in less popular neighborhoods outside of the city center. Timing is everything when searching for rentals that are affordable, so look at different times of the day, different days of the week and (if you can wait) certain months like December through March. When you find an apartment with a great price, don’t hesitate! Cheap apartments tend to go very quickly.

Affordability doens't have to equal sacrifice. While it’s important to be flexible, you might not have to give up as much as you think. You can find a cheap apartment for rent, complete with must-have amenities such as paid utilities and an in-unit washer and dryer. Click on any of these properties to see photos and floor plans, read reviews, check out the rent calculator, and learn more about the neighborhood with information on nearby parks, shopping malls, and transit stops. With 26 cheap apartments available in Downtown Merced, Apartment Finder is the place to find your next rental.

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  • Downtown Merced 597 Sq Ft $1,138/mo

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