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Apartments Near Merced College

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$1,025 - 1,395
Meadowlark
3270 Meadows Ave Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,475 - 1,650
Lincoln Gardens
1287 Loughborough Dr Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
3342 El Capitain Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,375
Sahara Apartments
200 Seneca St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
3224 Erie Ave
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,450
3158 College Ave Unit B
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
Two-story Home W/ Solar Power
661 Suzanne Dr Merced, CA
5 BR | Jun. 19, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
1185 Partridge
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,895
Bear Creek Manor
2929 M St Merced, CA
2 BR | Jul. 6, 2026
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
3219Denver
3219 Denver Ave Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
1331 1333 Frankfort Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$2,300
House For Rent | 3566 Santa Maria
3566 Santa Maria Ave Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,900
1422 Lansing St
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
291 W Alexander Ave
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,620
3112 Denver Ave Unit 3100-1
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,925
Bear Creek Terrace
2918 R St Suite B Merced, CA
2 BR | Jul. 17, 2026
1.4 miles from center of campus
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Casa Contente
91 W Alexander Ave Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
Available Now! Spacious Home Located In North Merced
1360 Breezeway Ln Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
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1661 Juneau Ct Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,200
530 Barclay Way
Merced, CA
4 BR | Jun. 8, 2026
1.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
Brookdale Dr
Merced, CA
2 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$2,399
4623 Sami Jo Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,175
1766 Conestoga Dr Unit D
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,100
3502 St. Andrews
Merced, CA
4 BR | Ask for Availability
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,050
Townhouse For Rent - 3098 Aspen St Merced, Ca 95340
3098 Aspen St Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
4796 Jema Way
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,250
1175 - 1189 N Parsons Ave
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
147 N Parsons Ave
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,500
O St
2415-2425 O St Merced, CA
2 BR | May. 25, 2026
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,175
639 W Santa Fe Ave
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.7 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 4,162 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 $1,200 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 $1,450 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 $1,450 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 $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:
May Rent Report

Welcome to the May 2026 Merced Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the May 2026 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 April to May

Merced rent prices decreased over the last month. From April to May, 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 April to May, 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 $.

May 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.

May 2026 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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