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Apartments Near Merced College

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$643 - 1,233
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Merced Station
Deal
5.0
2980 E Yosemite Ave Merced, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,125 - 1,250
Osito Apartments
2560 Midge Ave Merced, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
214 E. 22nd
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
515 W Main St
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$875 - 1,050
243W
243 W18th St #1-12 Merced, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
2.3 miles from center of campus
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$850
46W
46 W18th St Merced, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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1
$950 - 1,050
317E
317-325 E20th St Merced, CA
Studio - 1 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
958 Barney St Unit N/a
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,300
Sandino Properties
1206-1222 U St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,150
Dmv Apartments
1334-1348 W12th St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
2632 Story Ave
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
Spacious 3 Bed / 2 Bath North Merced Home With Attached Garage & Fenced Yard
2218 Granite Crk Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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Balcony/Deck/Patio
Dishwasher
1
$825 - 900
340-347
149-163 W 11th St Merced, CA
Studio | Available Now
2.8 miles from center of campus
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$1,300
536 W 10th St
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
1002Kst
1002-1018 K St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
1 Bedroom 1 Bath Duplex With Private Backyard
2015 Stretch Rd Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$1,450 - 1,550
Briarwood Apartments
2343-2357 Fir Ave Merced, CA
2 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.9 miles from center of campus
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$900
M St
Merced, CA
Studio | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$995
1903 - 1917 Kelly
1903-1917 Kelly Ave Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,495
Conveniently Located 2/1 Is Waiting To Be Called Home!
1820 Carol Ave Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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5
$1,600
Merced West Manor
342 U St Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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Air Conditioning
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$1,200
Do Not Disturb Tenants
368 N St Merced, CA
2 BR | Oct. 1, 2026
3.3 miles from center of campus
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5
$1,150
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
32 S Parsons Ave #d Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
32 S Parsons Ave #c Merced, CA
2 BR | Nov. 6, 2026
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,075 - 1,490
2111 Cold Springs Ave
Merced, CA
1 - 2 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
52 S Parsons Ave #c Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
104 S Parsons Ave E Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
114 S Parsons Ave #g Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,150
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
144 S Parsons Ave #f Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.7 miles from center of campus
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$1,295
Move In Special: Half Off The First Months Rent! Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
154 S Parsons Ave #b Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.7 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 4,410 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 $930 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 $1,150 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 $1,390 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 $1,390 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,610 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 $37,000 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:
September Rent Report

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

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

September 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.

September 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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