Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (72 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
$1,550

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,550

Total Monthly Price$1,550
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Monthly Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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Northwood Village
$1,395 - $1,995Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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Northwood Village

255 Snowhaven CtMerced, CA 95348
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Village Landing
$1,475 - $2,055Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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Village Landing

3601 San Jose AveMerced, CA 95348
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Village Terrace
$1,625 - $2,205Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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Village Terrace

3827 San Jose AveMerced, CA 95348
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Grand Resort Apartments
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$1,345 - $1,695Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $600.00
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Grand Resort Apartments

1205 Devonwood DrMerced, CA 95348
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Willow Glen
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$1,400Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Breed restrictions
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Willow Glen

2157-2175 Yosemite PkyMerced, CA 95340
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Bear Creek North
$1,550 - $2,200Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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Bear Creek North

2932-2984 M StMerced, CA 95348
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The Villages
$1,345 - $2,040Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Rent $40.00/mo
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The Villages

3342 M StMerced, CA 95348
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Osito Apartments
$1,125 - $1,250Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $700.00
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Osito Apartments

2560 Midge AveMerced, CA 95340
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property at 965 Emory Way
$2,250

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Base Rent$2,250

Total Monthly Price$2,250
4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent
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965 Emory Way

MercedCA95341
property at 174 Sullivan Dr
$2,000
4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals
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174 Sullivan Dr
MercedCA95348
property at 132 W 18th St
$1,195
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals
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132 W 18th St
MercedCA95340

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River Glen Apartments
Pet FriendlyOther Pets Allowed
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River Glen Apartments

2560 Glen AveMerced, CA 95340
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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:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Downtown Merced4/448$1,400
Gateways3.5/430$1,450
Fahren's Park3/436$1,758
Reverie3/430$1,758
North Merced3/413$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 ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Osito Apartments4/4Merced County$1,125
Swiss Colony3.8/4Merced County$1,550
Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments3.6/4Merced County$1,600
The Hub Merced3.4/4Merced County$989
Grand Resort Apartments3.4/4Merced County$1,345
Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments3.2/4Merced County$1,350
Village Landing3.2/4Merced 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 ListingModel NamePriced From
Merced StationD2$1,029
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BA$1,095
Osito Apartments1X1$1,125
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs$1,345
Northwood Village2x1 Redwood$1,495
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 2x1$1,550
Village LandingCarmel Upstairs$1,635
Merced Horizons1x1$1,758
Village TerraceManor$1,825
Bear Creek NorthThe 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, CA
Population: 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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