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Apartments Near Merced College

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$1,890 - 2,160
Merced Horizons
3786 Horizons Ave Merced, CA
2 - 3 BR | Feb. 20, 2026
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,350 - 1,380
Sierra Village
1163 Loughborough #4 Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,400 - 1,615
Village Meadows
1163 Loughborough Dr Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
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1134 Crescent Dr Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,695 - 1,750
Axis at Compass Pointe
3779 Horizon Ave Merced, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$968
Laurel Glen
777 Loughborough Merced, CA
1 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
4273 Chalk Hill Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,250 - 1,400
Park View Estates
925 Loughborough Dr Merced, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
3352-3358 San Mateo Ct
Merced, CA
2 BR | Jan. 1, 2026
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,240
Saratoga Apartments
669-689 Loughborough Dr Merced, CA
1 BR | Dec. 10, 2025
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
3321 Santa Rosa Ct.
3321 Santa Rosa Ct Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
Beautiful Two Story Merced Home For Rent!
1227 Cavalarie Ct Merced, CA
5 BR | Dec. 8, 2025
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,100 - 1,400
Brookdale Gardens
147 Brookdale Dr Merced, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,985
1040 E Donna Merced, Coming Soon!!
1040 E Donna Dr Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,440
1321 Jenner Merced Rent Decrese Welcomes You Home To.... $2440.00 Per Month!!
1321 Jenner Dr Merced, CA
5 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
4370 Strathmore Pl
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
New Stonefiled Home- Apply Now To Schedule Viewing.
4427 Pickworth Ct Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,525
Lincoln Gardens
1287 Loughborough Dr Merced, CA
2 BR | Dec. 19, 2025
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,350
3968 Colma Avenue
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
835 Columbia
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,550
1310Loughborough
1310 Loughborough Dr Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
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1036 Mirror Lake Dr Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
4422 Andrea Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,200 - 1,550
Meadowlark
3270 Meadows Ave Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$3,000
4188 Adobe Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
3158 College Ave Unit B
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,100 - 1,250
Yosemite Apartments
3270-3278 Denver Ave Merced, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,599
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359 Hearst Dr Merced, CA
5 BR | Jan. 10, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,975
948 Northwood Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,515
Castle Apartments
3044 G St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Merced, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 3,880 apartments available in Merced.

What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Merced is around $1,000 per month.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Merced is around $1,200 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Merced, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Merced is around $1,470 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Merced, CA?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Merced, the average rent price is $1,470 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Merced, CA?

Based on average rent prices in Merced, to afford a studio apartment you would need an annual household income of $40,000 to live comfortably.

Merced College

Since Merced College is a community college with no dorms, all students are commuters, and generally already living in the area. Fortunately there are many inexpensive living options for Merced College students, with studio apartments, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments right near Merced College, anywhere from $325 a month to entire homes for rent at around $1,200 a month. There seems to be plentiful availability in the Merced area with its numerous apartment complexes, and even some Section 8 options. With about 11,000 students total, the student-to-teacher ratio is higher here than at most community colleges, with a 1:37 ratio as opposed to the average of 1:21. It’s about a fifty-fifty split at Merced College between full-time students and part-time students. In terms of diversity, 47% of students are Hispanic, 33% White, and 12% Asian. About 75% of students are under the age of 30. Slightly more female students attend Merced College; about 56% are female, and 44% are male.

Merced:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Merced Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Merced rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Merced and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Merced average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Merced Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Merced rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Merced one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Merced experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Merced two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: Merced vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Merced and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Merced over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Merced suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Merced suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Merced suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: Merced vs. National Comparisons

Merced Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Merced over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Merced average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Merced one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Merced and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Merced and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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