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Apartments Near Merced College

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218 Bryce Canyon Ct Merced, CA
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E State Highway 140 3790-3850 061-110-010
3790- 3850 State Hwy Merced, CA
2 BR | Dec. 15, 2025
4.2 miles from center of campus
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276 Bowyer Ct Merced, CA
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4.5 miles from center of campus
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2032 Piro Dr
Atwater, CA
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1275 E Bellevue Rd
Atwater, CA
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Bellevue Cottages
E Bellevue Rd Atwater, CA
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Merced, CA on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 3,880 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 $1,000 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 $1,490 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 $1,490 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 $40,000 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:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Merced Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 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 November to December

Merced rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, 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 November to December, 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 $.

December 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.

December 2025 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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