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Apartments Near Merced College

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$2,250
1118 Solstice Ave
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
4250 Lasalle Dr
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
0.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,725 - 2,225
Vantage Pointe
3786 Horizons Ave Merced, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
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4215 Pecota Ct Merced, CA
3 BR | Ask for Availability
0.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,450
3375 San Mateo Ct
Merced, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,450 - 1,600
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3368 Mateo Ct Merced, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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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$2,850
1183 Evening Star Dr
Merced, CA
6 BR | Apr. 24, 2024
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,095 - 1,250
925 Loughborough Dr
Merced, CA
Studio - 2 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
572 Bodega Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,300
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3372 R St Merced, CA
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0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
669-689 Loughborough Dr
Merced, CA
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$1,995
252 Sullivan Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
3360 R St
Merced, CA
2 BR | Apr. 25, 2024
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
3364 R St
Merced, CA
2 BR | Apr. 25, 2024
0.8 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
196 Shafer Ave
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
0.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,200 - 1,395
147 Brookdale Dr
Merced, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
4378 Briggs Ln
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
1002 Deerfield Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
1163 Loughborough #4
Merced, CA
1 BR | Apr. 24, 2024
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,345 - 1,350
1163 Loughborough Dr #4
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,375
1287 Loughborough Dr
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
1114 Partridge Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,995
1167 Mallard Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,125
1365 Belmont Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,175 - 1,300
3270 Meadows Ave
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,150
1370 Carlsbad Dr
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,500
1362 Riverside Ct
Merced, CA
5 BR | Apr. 28, 2024
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,900
4181 Adobe Ct
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$895 - 1,050
3270-3278 Denver Ave
Merced, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
1.2 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 3,124 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 $1,100 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 $1,180 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 $1,350 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 $1,350 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,630 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 $44,000 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:
April Rent Report

Welcome to the April 2024 Merced Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the April 2024 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 Increase From March to April

Merced rent prices increased over the last month. From March to April, the city experienced a 2.93% increase for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Merced one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,123.0.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from March to April, Merced experienced a 1.18% increase for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Merced two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $1,368.0.

April Prices: Merced vs. Surrounding Areas

Merced, CA
$1,091
$0
$400
$800
$1,200
$1,600
Median 1 BR Rent

Rent Prices in Merced and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have increased 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.

April 2024 Pricing Trends: Merced vs. National Comparisons

New York, NY
San Francisco, CA
Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA
Chicago, IL
Minneapolis, MN
Columbus, OH
Pittsburgh, PA
Merced, CA
$3,994
$3,038
$2,355
$2,347
$1,893
$1,300
$1,264
$1,145
$1,091
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$1,300
$2,600
$3,900
$5,200
Median Rent

Merced Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Merced over the past year has been on the rise. 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

1 BR April 1 BR M/M % Change 2 BR April 2 BR M/M % Change
Merced, CA $1,091.0 5.01% $1,352.0 -0.37%

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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