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Cheapest Available Merced County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $735. 2355 K St in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationB2-42BR,2BA$735
2355 K StStudioStudio,1BA$975
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA

As of April 12, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityYork4BR,2BA$1.22
Olive Tree Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Village TerraceChateau with Garage3BR,2BA$1.67
GranvilleB32BR,2BA$1.48
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.46
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Willowbrook II1BD/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.64
The VillagesStanford1BR,1BA$1.93
960 Barney St, Unit na960 Barney St1BR,1BA$1.91
2355 K StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Merced County

What type of rentals are currently available in Merced County?

There are currently 550 Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA with pricing that ranges from $600 to $2,850. There are also 87 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merced County ranging from $770 to $3,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merced County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merced County ranges from $770 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,827.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merced County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merced County range from $1,250 to $2,245, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,545 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,950 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $735.

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