1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (136 Rentals)

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Swiss Colony
$1,350
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$1,350 - $2,200
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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2177 Weston Way
$1,250
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2177 Weston Way

2177 Weston WayMerced, CA 95340
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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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property at 1495 Breezeway Ct

$800

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1495 Breezeway Ct

MercedCA95340
property at 368 Shafer Ave

$550 - $800

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368 Shafer Ave

MercedCA95348

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property at 719 Irma Dr

$650 - $925

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$650 - $925
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Available Jun 1

719 Irma Dr

MercedCA95348

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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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Merced 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 24, 2026

There are currently 97 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Merced, CA that range in price from $825 to $1,825. 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 Merced21$1,300$825
Central Merced14$1,190$825
Gateways12$1,250$825
Fahren's Park7$1,525$1,150
Fairview Meadows7$1,250$995
Southwest Merced7$1,050$825
Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch6$1,625$1,150
The Crossings at Fahrens Creek6$1,625$1,150
Mill House at Fahrens Creek5$1,625$1,150
North Merced5$1,450$825

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 $1,475. 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$1,475
Merced Horizons1x1804 Sq Ft$1,758
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1675 Sq Ft$1,350
Sahara Apartments11650 Sq Ft$1,375
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow638 Sq Ft$1,345
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath625 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merced, CA is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model starting from $895 at 617 W Santa Fe Ave in the Gateways neighborhood. The second most affordable Merced 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Bungalow Model at Grand Resort Apartments starting at $1,345 in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merced is currently $1,366. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$895
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow$1,345
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1$1,350
Sahara Apartments11$1,375
The VillagesHarvard$1,475
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

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merced Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Merced with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Merced is at 617 W Santa Fe Ave listed at $895.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merced is $1,366.

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 $1,475 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 203 sq ft.

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