Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $600 (6 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Southwest Merced area of Merced.

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Sierra Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows

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

Tioga Apartment Homes

705-715 W Main StMerced, CA 95340
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Cheapest Available Southwest Merced Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Merced area of Merced, CA is a Studio unit found at 2355 K St priced from $975. Brookdale Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here are the most affordable Southwest Merced apartments for rent in Merced, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2355 K StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Merced, CA

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest 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 Southwest Merced apartment is the The Harbor Remodel Model at Bear Creek North starting at $1,795 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Fairview Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Merced apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
GranvilleB32BR,2BA$1.48
Bear Creek NorthThe Harbor Remodel2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Grand Resort ApartmentsFully Furnished Corporate Villa2BR,1BA$3.26
Willowbrook II1BD/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio ,1BA$1.93
Castle ApartmentsCastle One1BR,1BA$2.05
2355 K StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.67

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Southwest Merced, Merced, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Merced Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Merced?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Merced is at 2355 K St listed at $975.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Merced Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Merced Apartment is $1,330 at Castle Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Merced Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Merced is starting from $1,345 at Grand Resort Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southwest Merced Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southwest Merced Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willowbrook II and starts from $1,565.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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