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617 W Santa Fe Ave
617 W Santa Fe AveMerced, CA 95340
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920 W 13th St, Unit #B Rear, Unit #B Rear
920 W 13th StMerced, CA 95341
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958 Barney StMerced, CA 95340
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655 W 7th St, Unit 655 W. 7th St, Unit 655 W. 7th St
655 W 7th StMerced, CA 95341
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720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Studio Apartments | $893 | $789 | $1,095 |
| Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $825 | $1,825 |
| Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $645 | $2,055 |
| Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,869 | $1,045 | $2,280 |
| Merced 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,432 | $529 | $2,635 |
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Merced City Elementary School District
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merced?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merced is under $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merced?
The cheapest apartment in Merced is 617 W Santa Fe Ave which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Merced costs $1,943.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merced?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 106 regular apartments in Merced that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Merced?
Cheap apartments in Merced have an average cost of $923 which is $1,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merced.
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