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Apartments Near Merced College

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$1,485
The Tioga
1715 N St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.2 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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$1,750
1197 E. Alexander
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$950
2405O
2405 2407 O St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.7 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
2974 Westminster
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom Home.
820 W 23rd St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$995
2310M
2310 M St #1-9 Merced, CA
1 BR | Ask for Availability
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$975
2355 K St Unit 112
Merced, CA
Studio | Available Now
1.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
910 W 22nd
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
823W
823 W 21St St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
5012 Palisade Ave
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
1.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,450
Perfect 2 Bedroom Duplex
2045 U St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,750
Corner Lot - Beautiful 5-bedroom Home For Rent In North Merced!
2346 Vaca Way Merced, CA
5 BR | Oct. 10, 2026
2.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,795
961 W 19th
Merced, CA
3 BR | Sep. 1, 2026
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$2,195
Explorador Dr
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
W20th 332
332 W 20th St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
1930 K St
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$2,250
2390 River Rock Dr. Merced Avalable Now!
2390 River Rock Dr Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
Lovely 2-bdrm./1-bath Home With Bonus Room Available Now!
2201 F St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,300
236W
236-240 W20th St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,400
Shadowbrook Drive (1923-1933)
1923-1933 Shadowbrook Dr Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,650
321 W 19th St
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,090
Do Not Disturb Occupants. Apply Now To Schedule Viewing.
123 W 20th St Merced, CA
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2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
3788 Gabriel Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$950
225 W. 19th Street
225-239 W 19th St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.2 miles from center of campus
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$1,600
155W
155-161 W 19th St Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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440W
440-448 W12th St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
28 W 20Th St
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,300
2591-2597glen
2591 2597 Glen Ave Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.3 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 4,341 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 $980 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 $1,190 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 $1,630 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 $39,000 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:
August Rent Report

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

Merced rent prices decreased over the last month. From July to August, 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 July to August, 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 $.

August 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.

August 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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