1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (115 Rentals)

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Swiss Colony
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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2324 Aviles, Unit NA
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2324 Aviles, Unit NA

2324 AvilesMerced, CA 95340
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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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214-242 12th St
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214-242 12th St

214-242 12th StMerced, CA 95341
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5 W 25th St
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5 W 25th St

5 W 25th StMerced, CA 95340
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Crest Apartments
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Crest Apartments

341-351 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340
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252 W 19th St
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252 W 19th St

252 W 19th StMerced, CA 95340
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136 S St
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136 S St

136 S StMerced, CA 95341
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1839 V St
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1839 V St

1839 V StMerced, CA 95340
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255 Brookdale Dr
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255 Brookdale Dr

255 Brookdale DrMerced, CA 95340
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336 W 12th St
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336 W 12th St

336 W 12th StMerced, CA 95341
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296 E 11th St
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296 E 11th St

296 E 11th StMerced, CA 95341
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887 Pine St
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887 Pine St

887 Pine StMerced, CA 95341
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1552 W 21st
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1552 W 21st

1552 W 21stMerced, CA 95340

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Merced 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: February 22, 2026

There are currently 6 available 1 Bedroom apartment units in Merced, CA neighborhoods that range in price from $825 to $1,250. Heres is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Merced with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Merced6$1,037$825

Largest Available Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merced, CA is found at Village Terrace in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood and is 828 square feet priced from $1,525. Swiss Colony has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 675 square feet and currently listed start at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Village TerraceVilla with Garage828 Sq Ft$1,525
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1675 Sq Ft$1,400
Castle Apartments11650 Sq Ft$1,375
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Cottage638 Sq Ft$1,345
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom638 Sq Ft$783
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath625 Sq Ft$825
The Hub MercedS1266 Sq Ft$1,375

Cheapest Available Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of February 22, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merced, CA is the One Bedroom/One Bathroom Model starting from $783 at The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood. The second most affordable Merced 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 617 W Santa Fe Ave starting at $895 in the Gateways neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merced is currently $1,343. 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$783
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$895
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow$1,345
Castle Apartments11$1,375
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1$1,400
Village TerraceVilla with Garage$1,525

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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.

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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 The Retreat at Merced listed at $783.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merced is $1,343.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merced is a 828 square feet unit starting from $1,525 at Village Terrace.

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

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merced is currently 514 sq ft.

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