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Prices and availability in Merced, CA were last updated on 1 Oct 2026.
The best apartments in Merced, CA are: Willow Glen, Oak Terrace Apartments, 906 W. 22nd St., 958 Barney St. and 2355 K St. #112.
The average rent in Merced, CA is $1,579.
The price range for a studio apartment in Merced, CA is between $975 and $1,700.
The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $1,094 and $1,200.
The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $1,094 and $1,450.
The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $1,094 and $1,850.
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.
Rental apartments in Merced come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 6% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 27% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 48% of all rentals in Merced. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.
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