1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (125 Rentals)

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958 Barney St
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958 Barney StMerced, CA 95340
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property at 1495 Breezeway Ct

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1495 Breezeway Ct

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E12th 101
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E12th 101

101 E 12th StMerced, CA 95341

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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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3343 R St
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3343 R St

3343 R StMerced, CA 95348
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236 W 19th St
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236 W 19th St

236 W 19th StMerced, CA 95340

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Merced 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: August 24, 2026

There are currently 90 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Merced, CA that range in price from $900 to $1,800. Downtown Merced, Fahren's Park and Central Merced 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 Merced13$1,345$950
Fahren's Park10$1,640$1,345
Central Merced9$1,125$950
Mill House at Fahrens Creek9$1,675$1,345
Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch8$1,595$1,100
Gateways8$1,345$950
Reverie8$1,625$1,100
The Crossings at Fahrens Creek8$1,625$1,100
South Merced5$1,397$950
Southwest Merced5$1,100$990

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 $1,595. Village Terrace has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 828 square feet and currently listed start at $1,625. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The VillagesHarvard Remodel835 Sq Ft$1,595
Village TerraceVilla828 Sq Ft$1,625
Merced Horizons1x1804 Sq Ft$1,758
Castle Apartments11650 Sq Ft$1,395
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Cottage638 Sq Ft$1,345
Osito Apartments1X1550 Sq Ft$1,125
E12th 1011BR/1.0BA550 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 24, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merced, CA is the 1BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,000 at E12th 101 in the Gateways neighborhood. The second most affordable Merced 1 Bedroom is the 1X1 Model at Osito Apartments starting at $1,125 in the Fairview Meadows neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merced is currently $1,414. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
E12th 1011BR/1.0BA$1,000
Osito Apartments1X1$1,125
147 N. Parsons Ave.1BR/1.0BA$1,200
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow$1,345
Castle Apartments11$1,395
The VillagesHarvard Remodel$1,595
Village TerraceVilla$1,625
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 $1,414.

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 $1,595 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 356 sq ft.

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