
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (72 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Merced that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Merced Station

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Swiss Colony

Castle Apartments

Northwood Village

Village Landing

Village Terrace

Sahara Apartments

Grand Resort Apartments

Brookdale Gardens
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Willow Glen

Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments

Bear Creek North

The Villages

Osito Apartments

965 Emory Way

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3326 Carson Ct
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961 W 19th St

3545 M St

260 Shafer Ave

524 Janell Ct

686 Phelps Dr

4467 Jennifer Wy

2768 Saratoga Ave

4364 Wickson Pl

4491 Andrea Dr

4259 Theresa Ln
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4027 Bayonet Dr

4670 Tolman Way

4617 Irma Dr

765 Jessie Dr

4049 Cinnabar Ave

4752 Sami Jo Dr

4624 Athena Dr

2430 Bastidas Dr

4851 Mari Cruz Ln

4139 Scarlet Ct
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2387 Explorador Dr

523 Beckman Way

2382 Explorador Dr

2713 Laughlin Ct

4770 Sami Jo Dr

344 Moab Rim Ct

2454 Fidalgo Wy

2415 Explorador Dr

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Courtyard Apartments
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Merced, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,397 | $1,095 | $1,700 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,415 | $950 | $1,900 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,150 | $2,155 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,600 | $2,280 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,976 | $1,029 | $2,650 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Merced, CA
There are currently 605 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 5 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Merced Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Merced | 4/4 | 48 | $1,400 |
| Gateways | 3.5/4 | 30 | $1,450 |
| Fahren's Park | 3/4 | 36 | $1,758 |
| Reverie | 3/4 | 30 | $1,758 |
| North Merced | 3/4 | 13 | $1,595 |
Pet Friendliest Merced Apartments for Rent
The Merced Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Osito Apartments in the Merced County neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. Swiss Colony in the Merced County neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Merced apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osito Apartments | 4/4 | Merced County | $1,125 |
| Swiss Colony | 3.8/4 | Merced County | $1,550 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | 3.6/4 | Merced County | $1,600 |
| The Hub Merced | 3.4/4 | Merced County | $989 |
| Grand Resort Apartments | 3.4/4 | Merced County | $1,345 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | 3.2/4 | Merced County | $1,350 |
| Village Landing | 3.2/4 | Merced County | $1,475 |
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 $1,029. 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Merced Station | D2 | $1,029 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,095 |
| Osito Apartments | 1X1 | $1,125 |
| Grand Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom Upstairs | $1,345 |
| Northwood Village | 2x1 Redwood | $1,495 |
| Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 2x1 | $1,550 |
| Village Landing | Carmel Upstairs | $1,635 |
| Merced Horizons | 1x1 | $1,758 |
| Village Terrace | Manor | $1,825 |
| Bear Creek North | The Harbor Remodel W/D Hook Ups | $1,895 |
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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, CAPopulation: 83,316
Ranked #410
in US Census Population by City
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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Merced Apartments
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Merced Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Merced is $1,482.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Merced Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Merced is a 1,275 square feet unit starting from $1,550 at Bear Creek North.
What is the average size for Merced Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Merced is currently at 753 sq ft.
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