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Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA

The cheapest rental in Merced, CA we're tracking starts at $1,075/mo, with an average asking rent of $1,447/mo across 16 listings. That puts Merced roughly 38% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, so it's one of the more affordable markets in the state. By size, expect one-bedrooms around $1,348/mo and two-bedrooms around $1,490/mo. Listings are ranked cheapest-first and updated regularly.

Updated Jun 9, 2026

Cheapest
$1,075
lowest listed rent
Average rent
$1,44738% below CA
across all sizes
Average by sizevs CA typical
Studio$1,09550% below CA
1 bed$1,34842% below CA
2 bed$1,49042% below CA
3 bed$1,90036% below CA

16 rentals in Merced, CA

Every size & style, ranked by price

Renting in Merced, CA: common questions

How much is rent in Merced, CA?
The average asking rent across the 16 listings we track in Merced, CA is $1,447/mo, with the cheapest starting at $1,075/mo. Prices change often, so confirm current rates on each listing.
What is the cheapest apartment for rent in Merced?
Osito Apartments is the lowest-priced rental we're tracking in Merced, CA at $1,075/mo. We rank every listing cheapest-first so the best-value options are always at the top.
What is the average rent by bedroom in Merced?
Based on the listings we track in Merced, CA: studios around $1,095/mo, one-bedrooms around $1,348/mo, two-bedrooms around $1,490/mo, three-bedrooms around $1,900/mo. These are averages and shift with availability.
Is Merced expensive to rent in?
Relatively no. Merced's average rent of $1,447/mo is about 38% below the CA state average of $2,349/mo, making it one of the more affordable markets in the state.

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