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

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Southwest Merced, Merced, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Merced?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Merced Studio Apartments | $1,141 | $975 | $1,300 |
Southwest Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,300 | $1,845 |
Southwest Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $1,300 | $2,850 |
Southwest Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,656 | $1,565 | $1,755 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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2355 K St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled Studio | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Granville | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Bear Creek North | The Harbor Remodel | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
Grand Resort Apartments | Fully Furnished Corporate Villa | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Willowbrook II | 1BD/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.93 |
Castle Apartments | Castle One | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
2355 K St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.95 |
Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $2.67 |
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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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