Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

Prices and availability in Merced, CA were last updated on 22 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Merced, CA are: Willow Glen, Oak Terrace Apartments, 2355 K St. #112, The Retreat at Merced and 4211 Candle Ct..

The average rent in Merced, CA is $1,579.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $705 and $1,100.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $705 and $1,499.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $705 and $2,000.

In Merced 54% of the housing is rented out compared to 46% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 7% of Merced's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 49% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 43% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Merced are about 38 years old, on average. Of these, 25% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About 98% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 2% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Merced are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 27% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.