Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Sierra Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows

720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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Yosemite Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yosemite Apartments

3270-3278 Denver AveMerced, CA 95348
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Saratoga
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga

669 Loughborough DrMerced, CA 95348
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Tioga Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tioga Apartment Homes

705-715 W Main StMerced, CA 95340
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merced, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Merced, CA area range in price from $600 to $2,850 with an overall median price of $1,988. The three Merced neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Southwest Merced at $975, Claremont Reserve in Atwater at $950, and Mill House at Fahrens Creek at $975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Merced Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Southwest Merced$1,702$97532
Claremont Reserve in Atwater$1,800$9504
Mill House at Fahrens Creek$1,875$97528
South Merced$1,875$97530
Central Merced$1,895$95035
Fairview Meadows$1,895$1,1955
Downtown Merced$1,897$95043
Fahren's Park$1,945$97532
Gateways$1,947$95035
North Merced$2,010$60029

Cheapest Available Merced Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood priced from $720. Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $735. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$720
Merced StationB2-42BR,2BA$735
2355 K StStudioStudio,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced area is the $1.48 price per square foot B3 Model at Granville in the in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,620. The second greatest value Merced apartment is the Monterey Model at Village Landing starting at $1,755 with a $1.71 price per square foot in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GranvilleB32BR,2BA$1.48
Village LandingMonterey2BR,2BA$1.71
Bear Creek NorthThe Harbor Remodel2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.46
The VillagesYale2BR,2BA$1.68
Willowbrook II1BD/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$1.93
960 Barney St, Unit na960 Barney St1BR,1BA$1.91
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.22
2355 K StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

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Merced Overview

The city of Merced has great health and educational facilities, providing a high quality of life for the locals. Apartments in Merced are readily available both for those who wish to purchase a home and those who want to rent. The city has a number of parks as well as an emerging college town. The prospects of future job growth are great, making the city attractive to young professionals.

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Why live in Merced, CA?

Merced city offers high quality of life and looking for apartments in Merced will give you a chance to experience this life. The size of the city will allow you to have the small town feel. There are enough shopping areas to meet your shopping needs and outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant. The levels of crime and drug use are low, making the city a great environment in which to live with your family. There are enough health and education facilities in the city, a factor that makes it easy to access the important services.

Getting Around Merced, CA

Walk Score®

53 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Merced?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merced is under $1,345.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merced?

The cheapest apartment in Merced is The Retreat at Merced which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Merced costs $1,988.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merced?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 11 regular apartments in Merced that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merced?

Cheap apartments in Merced have an average cost of $494 which is $1,494 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merced.

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