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The office Hours for The Villages are: Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm ,Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm ,Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm ,Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm ,Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm ,Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm ,Sunday Closed,

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The Villages

3342 M St
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 440-0694

Student Housing

1–3 Bedrooms
$1,345-$2,190 Pricing
670–1,245 Square Feet

About The Villages

EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE AT THE VILLAGES. Exclusive North Merced location. We offer 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments with five different spacious floor plans. The Villages keeps you in mind and includes features that ensure the quality and comfort you expect in an apartment home. The Villages is conveniently located near local Shopping Centers, restaurants, entertainment and within walking distance to Merced Junior College and the UC Merced CatTracks. We offer 24 hour emergency maintenance and courtesy patrol. Please call or email us for a personal tour today. We look forward to making THE VILLAGES your new home.

The Villages is located in the Merced County Neighborhood and 95348 Zip code of Merced, CA. This community is professionally managed by Heritage Management

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Office Hours

Monday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday	8:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday	10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday	Closed

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The Villages offers 1 to 3 Bedroom apartments starting from $1,345 and having 670–1,245 sq ft. Here is the current pricing and availability:

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Apartment Model: Oxford RemodelFrom $1,6952 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable Now
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Apartment Unit: 3324-6Apartment Model: Oxford RemodelFrom $1,6952 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1081 sq ftAvailable Now
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$1,840 September 22, 2026 3312-8 1245 $1,840
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Apartment Model: PrincetonFrom $1,8403 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1245 sq ftAvailable September 22, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 3312-8Apartment Model: PrincetonFrom $1,8403 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1245 sq ftAvailable September 22, 2026
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Apartment Model: Princeton RemodelFrom $2,0403 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1245 sq ftAvailable October 7, 2026
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Apartment Unit: 3324-1Apartment Model: Princeton RemodelFrom $2,0403 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1245 sq ftAvailable October 7, 2026

Price	Availability Date	Unit	Sq Ft	Deposit	Property Map
$1,395	September 15, 2026	593-6	835	$1,395

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$1,345	Available Soon	Stanford	670 sq ft	$1,345

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$1,595	Available Soon	Harvard Remodel	835 sq ft	$1,595

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$1,495	Available Now	357-3	888	$1,495

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$1,595	Available Now	595-2	1081	$1,595

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$1,695	Available Now	3324-6	1081	$1,695

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$1,695	Available Soon	Yale Remodel	888 sq ft	$1,695

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$1,695	Available Soon	Oxford Cottage	1081 sq ft	$1,695

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$1,895	Available Soon	Oxford Cottage Remodel	1081 sq ft	$1,895

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$1,840	September 22, 2026	3312-8	1245	$1,840

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$2,040	October 7, 2026	3324-1	1245	$2,040

Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.

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Property Information

288 Units
2 Stories
Built in 1980

Lease Terms

3 - 12 mo

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Fees and Policies

The fees listed below are community-provided and may exclude utilities or add-ons. All payments are made directly to the property and are non-refundable unless otherwise specified. Use the Cost Calculator to determine costs based on your needs.

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Due at Application: Application Fee Per ApplicantiCharged per applicant.$20.00
Due at Move-In: Administrative FeeiCharged per unit.$0.00

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Pet Fees

Cat: Pet RentiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$40.00/mo
Dog: Pet RentiMax of 2. Charged Per Pet.$40.00/mo

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Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

Features and Amenities

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Community Features

Walk Up

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Getting Around

50 / 100 Fairly walkable
Some day-to-day needs are within walking distance
30 / 100 Limited public transit
Transit is available for some trips
50 / 100 Fairly bikeable
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreation
80 / 100 Very car friendly
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

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70 / 100 Restaurants
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes
60 / 100 Cafes
Variety of cafés within a few minutes
40 / 100 Nightlife
Some bars within walking distance
70 / 100 Shopping
Several shops within a few minutes
40 / 100 Noise Level
Some sources of noise nearby

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Villages

Where is The Villages located?

The Villages is located at 3342 M St near the Merced County area of Merced, CA

What is the current rent range at The Villages?

1 Bedroom to 3 Bedroom Apartments at The Villages currently range from $1,345 to $2,190

When is the leasing office open?

The office Hours for The Villages are
Monday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am–5:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Sunday Closed

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Lifestyle Ratings

Affordability Nice Value3.0
The The Villages Apartments are 5.23% cheaper than the average apartment in the Merced County area.
Rent Comparison to the Merced County Neighborhood
Floorplan Lowest Price Here Neighborhood Avg Rent Nbhd Avg Rent Cost Difference %
1 Bedroom $1,345 $1,382 -$37 -2.7%
2 Bedroom $1,495 $1,617 -$122 -7.5%
3 Bedroom $1,840 $1,947 -$107 -5.5%
Methodology: On 09/11/2026, ApartmentHomeLiving.com compared current rents by floorplan to 507 other apartment communities in the immediate area around The Villages (Merced County) using today’s up-to-date pricing using the sum/count averaging formula. This data will be updated in real-time as prices fluctuate.
Rent Pricing Data as of 09/11/2026

Floorplan	Lowest Price Here	Neighborhood Avg Rent	Nbhd Avg Rent	Cost Difference	%
1 Bedroom	$1,345	$1,382	-$37	-2.7%
2 Bedroom	$1,495	$1,617	-$122	-7.5%
3 Bedroom	$1,840	$1,947	-$107	-5.5%

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Nearby Schools

Merced High School

Merced Union High School District

205 West Olive Avenue

Public School - Grades 9-12 (1943 Students)

In Attendance Zone1 minute drive / 0.4 miles away

Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School

Merced City Elementary School District

601 Mercy Avenue

Public School - Grades 6-8 (624 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.2 miles away

Luther Burbank Elementary School

Merced City Elementary School District

609 East Alexander Avenue

Public School - Grades K-5 (716 Students)

In Attendance Zone3 minute drive / 1.0 miles away

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from The Villages.

Arts Museums and Landmarks

Castle Air Museum

5050 Santa Fe Drive

13 minute drive / 6.15 miles away

Big Box and Retail

Michaels

655 Fairfield Dr

1 minute drive / 0.07 miles away

Target

1050 Loughborough Dr

1 minute drive / 0.33 miles away

Lowe's

1750 W Olive Ave

2 minute drive / 0.96 miles away

Colleges and Universities

Merced College

3600 M Street

3 minute drive / 1.15 miles away

University of California, Merced

5200 North Lake Road

9 minute drive / 4.28 miles away

Groceries

Raley's

3550 N G St

3 minute drive / 1.02 miles away

Food 4 Less

2840 Shaffer Rd

14 minute drive / 6.96 miles away

Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center

333 Mercy Avenue

4 minute drive / 1.61 miles away

The Villages has 5 shopping centers within 0.7 miles.

Rental Price Ranges in the Area

Bedroom	Average Rent	Cheapest Rent	Highest Rent
Merced Studio Apartments	$1,397	$1,095	$1,700
Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments	$1,414	$950	$1,900
Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments	$1,640	$1,150	$2,145
Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments	$2,027	$1,600	$2,280
Merced 4 Bedroom Apartments	$1,898	$1,046	$2,400
2 Bedroom Homes	$1,485	$1,195	$1,800
3 Bedroom Homes	$2,058	$1,500	$2,500
4 Bedroom Homes	$2,265	$2,000	$2,500
5 Bedroom Homes	$2,566	$2,195	$3,100
6 Bedroom Homes	$2,158	$685	$2,895

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