1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (127 Rentals)

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Swiss Colony
$1,350
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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958 Barney St
$1,100
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958 Barney St

958 Barney StMerced, CA 95340
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$1,250

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126 Royce Ln
MercedCA95348
property at 139 W 18th St

$1,245

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139 W 18th St
MercedCA95340

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144 W 20th St
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144 W 20th St

144 W 20th StMerced, CA 95340
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228 W 21st St
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228 W 21st St

228 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340
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1350 E 22nd St
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1350 E 22nd St

1350 E 22nd StMerced, CA 95340

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1128 M St
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1128 M St

1128 M StMerced, CA 95341
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1202 W 1st St
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1202 W 1st St

1202 W 1st StMerced, CA 95341
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1909 P St
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1909 P St

1909 P StMerced, CA 95340
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1911 U St
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1911 U St

1911 U StMerced, CA 95340
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TwelveThirteen
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TwelveThirteen

1213 V StMerced, CA 95341
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1540 Ellen Ct
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1540 Ellen Ct

1540 Ellen CtMerced, CA 95341
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2029-2045 O St
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2029-2045 O St

2029-2045 O StMerced, CA 95340

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Merced 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 09, 2026

There are currently 83 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Merced, CA that range in price from $895 to $1,758. Downtown Merced, Central Merced and Gateways are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Merced with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Merced16$1,310$895
Central Merced12$1,075$895
Gateways12$1,250$895
Fahren's Park7$1,550$1,100
Southwest Merced6$1,025$895
The Crossings at Fahrens Creek6$1,650$1,100
Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch5$1,665$1,100
Mill House at Fahrens Creek5$1,650$1,100
Reverie4$1,680$1,450
South Merced4$1,370$950

Largest Available Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merced, CA is found at The Villages in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood and is 835 square feet priced from $1,500. Merced Horizons has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 804 square feet and currently listed start at $1,758. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The VillagesHarvard835 Sq Ft$1,500
Merced Horizons1x1804 Sq Ft$1,758
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1675 Sq Ft$1,350
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow638 Sq Ft$1,345
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom591 Sq Ft$546
Osito Apartments1X1550 Sq Ft$1,075

Cheapest Available Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 09, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merced, CA is the One Bedroom/One Bathroom Model starting from $546 at The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood. The second most affordable Merced 1 Bedroom is the 1X1 Model at Osito Apartments starting at $1,075 in the Fairview Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merced is currently $1,396. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom$546
Osito Apartments1X1$1,075
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow$1,345
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1$1,350
The VillagesHarvard$1,500
Merced Horizons1x1$1,758

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Merced Overview

The city of Merced has great health and educational facilities, providing a high quality of life for the locals. Apartments in Merced are readily available both for those who wish to purchase a home and those who want to rent. The city has a number of parks as well as an emerging college town. The prospects of future job growth are great, making the city attractive to young professionals.

Why live in Merced, CA?

Merced city offers high quality of life and looking for apartments in Merced will give you a chance to experience this life. The size of the city will allow you to have the small town feel. There are enough shopping areas to meet your shopping needs and outdoor recreational opportunities are abundant. The levels of crime and drug use are low, making the city a great environment in which to live with your family. There are enough health and education facilities in the city, a factor that makes it easy to access the important services.

Merced, CA
Population: 83,316

Ranked #410

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merced Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Merced Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merced is $1,396.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Merced Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merced is a 835 square feet unit starting from $1,500 at The Villages.

What is the average size for Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merced is currently 550 sq ft.

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