Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA from $500 (23 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merced County Studio Apartments | $1,093 | $950 | $1,300 |
Merced County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,431 | $600 | $1,845 |
Merced County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $735 | $2,850 |
Merced County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,823 | $1,285 | $2,245 |
Merced County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $735 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Merced County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced County, 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 County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Merced Station | B2-4 | 2BR,2BA | $735 |
2355 K St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Cherrywood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA
As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced County area is the $1.22 price per square foot York Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community in the in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Merced County apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Olive Tree Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Chemurgic neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | York | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Granville | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Village Landing | Monterey | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Bear Creek North | The Harbor Remodel | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.46 |
The Villages | Yale | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
Willowbrook II | 1BD/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Cherrywood Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.49 |
The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merced County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merced County is at 2355 K St listed at $975.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced County Apartment is $720 at The Retreat at Merced.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merced County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merced County is starting from $735 at Merced Station.
What is the most affordable Merced County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merced County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willowbrook II and starts from $1,565.
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