What is the average apartment size in Merced?

The average size for a Merced, CA apartment is 874 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Merced?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Merced is $1,641 per month, a 1.58% increase from last year’s average of $1,616.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Merced?

In Merced, studios rent for $1,069 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,385 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,696 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,971 per month

What is the average apartment size in Merced?

The typical apartment in Merced offers about 874 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Merced?

Studio apartments in Merced average 436 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 681 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 953 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,229 sq. ft.

Merced, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Merced?

The typical rent budget in Merced ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Merced?

In Merced, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Merced is $1,641, a 1.58% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,616.

Studio Apartments at $1,069 offer the most budget-friendly option with 436 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 681 square feet for $1,385, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,696 offer 953 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,229 sq ft) for $1,971, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Merced, CA

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,641	874 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,069	436 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,385	681 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,696	953 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,971	1,229 sq. ft.

Merced, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Merced, CA have increased by 1.58% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,616 to $1,641.

What's the typical rent budget in Merced, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Merced, CA (48%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Merced, CA?

15,273 or 56% of the households in Merced, CA are renter-occupied while 12,209 or 44% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Merced, CA By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Merced City	$1,641

How Merced Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Merced	$1,641
Los Angeles	$2,765
East Bay	$2,670
San Francisco	$3,598
San Diego	$2,968
Oakland	$2,635
Sacramento	$1,906
Long Beach	$2,670
San Jose	$3,134
Fresno	$1,622
Tulare	$1,693
Modesto, CA	$1,720
Turlock, CA	$1,645
Madera, CA	$1,646
Atwater, CA	$1,513
Hollister, CA	$2,216
Oakdale, CA	$1,639

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Merced apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.