Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

Prices and availability in Merced, CA were last updated on 21 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Merced, CA are: Willow Glen, Oak Terrace Apartments, 1422 Lansing St., 2355 K St. #112 and The Retreat at Merced.

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 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 average age of rental buildings in Merced is 38 years old, with 25% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which 98% are garden-style apartment communities, 2% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

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.