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Apartments Near Merced College

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$549 - 1,279
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Merced Station
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2980 E Yosemite Ave Merced, CA
2 - 4 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,125 - 1,500
Osito Apartments
2560 Midge Ave Merced, CA
1 - 3 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,950
2025 Hwy 140
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
46W
46 W18th St Merced, CA
1 BR | Feb. 28, 2026
2.4 miles from center of campus
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$1,050
317E
317-325 E20th St Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
2.4 miles from center of campus
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2658 Drake Ave Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
2.6 miles from center of campus
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$1,700
2 Bedroom/1 Bathroom Home On Large Lot
2633 Mckee Rd Merced, CA
2 BR | Ask for Availability
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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$875
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
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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$850
Yose
1411 1441 Yosemite Pkwy Merced, CA
Studio | 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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$2,150
2406 White Birch Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,000
2510 Peppertree Dr
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
651 Q St Unit N/a
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$2,400
334 Arpent Ct
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.0 miles from center of campus
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$1,225
1976 Edwards Ave Unit 1
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.1 miles from center of campus
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$1,100
207 - 442 N St.
442 N St #c Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.2 miles from center of campus
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$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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$1,100
Do Not Disturb Tenants
368 N St Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,200
M1577e
1577 Ellen Ct Merced, CA
2 BR | Feb. 16, 2026
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,000
Ellen Ct
Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$950
Ellen Ct
Merced, CA
1 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,750
Merced West Manor - 305 U St / 1353 W 3rd St
305 U St Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,825
25 W Swallow St
Merced, CA
3 BR | Available Now
3.3 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
12 S Parsons Ave #b Merced, CA
2 BR | Available Now
3.5 miles from center of campus
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$1,350
Gated Community - Water, Garbage & Sewer Included
12 S Parsons Ave #c Merced, CA
2 BR | Feb. 25, 2026
3.5 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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$2,800
2474 Bastidas Drive
Merced, CA
4 BR | Available Now
3.6 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 4,028 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 $1,130 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 $1,400 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 $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,650 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:
February Rent Report

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

Merced rent prices decreased over the last month. From January to February, 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 January to February, 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 $.

February 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.

February 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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