Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

Prices and availability in Merced, CA were last updated on 10 Jul 2026.

The best apartments in Merced, CA are: Willow Glen, Oak Terrace Apartments, 118 W. 12th St., 1422 Lansing St. and 1840 U St. #3.

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

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $546 and $1,175.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $782 and $1,500.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $782 and $1,950.

In Merced, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 7% of Merced's rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 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.