Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (65 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Merced that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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property at 395 Mono Lake Ave

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395 Mono Lake Ave

MercedCA95341
property at 132 W 18th St

$1,345

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132 W 18th St
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property at 139 W 18th St

$1,245

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139 W 18th St
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Yosemite Apartments
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Yosemite Apartments

3270-3278 Denver AveMerced, CA 95348
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Brookdale North
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Brookdale North

344 Brookdale DrMerced, CA 95340
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Osito Apartments
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Osito Apartments

2560 Midge AveMerced, CA 95340
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1680-1695 Ellen Ave
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1680-1695 Ellen Ave

1680-1695 Ellen AveMerced, CA 95341
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Merced, CA

There are currently 843 Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Merced, CA area.The three Merced neighborhoods with the highest official ApartmentHomeLiving.com Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Rating are Downtown Merced, Gateways, and Fahren's Park. Here is today’s list of the top 8 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Merced Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Downtown Merced4/460$1,720
Gateways4/441$1,720
Fahren's Park3.5/444$2,050
The Crossings at Fahrens Creek3.5/436$2,150
Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch3.5/435$2,150
North Merced3.5/418$2,097
Reverie3/437$2,075
South Merced3/424$1,722

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Merced, CA

The lowest priced Merced apartment at a property that allows pets is the D2 4 Beds Model at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood starting from $529. The second cheapest Merced Pet Friendly apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at Brookdale Gardens, which is a Studio starting at $1,095 in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merced apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Merced StationD2$529
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BA$1,095
Grand Resort Apartments2 Bedroom Bungalow$1,345
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1$1,350
Sahara Apartments11$1,375
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath$1,400
Garden East Apartments2br, 1b$1,450
The VillagesHarvard$1,500
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA$1,600
Merced Horizons1x1$1,665

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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 Merced

How much are Studio apartments in Merced?

There are currently 121 Studio Apartments in Merced with rent ranges from $529 to $1,095 with an average price of $1,377.

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Merced Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Merced ranges from $825 to $1,830 with an average monthly rent of $1,376.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merced cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merced range from $645 to $2,080. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,584.

How expensive are Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 48 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,045 to $2,230 - averaging $1,791 for the location.

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