Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (59 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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Northwood Village
$1,500 - $2,000Pet 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
$1,550 - $2,080Pet 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
$1,650 - $2,130Pet 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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Swiss Colony
$1,550
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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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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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$1,499Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Breed restrictions
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Willow Glen

2157-2175 Yosemite PkyMerced, CA 95340
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Willowbrook Apartments
$1,465 - $1,720Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $0.00 - One-Time Pet Fee $0.00
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Willowbrook Apartments

1756 Willowbrook DrMerced, CA 95348
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Osito Apartments
$1,075 - $1,500Pet 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 4780 Barclay Way

$2,550

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Rentals

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4780 Barclay Way
MercedCA95348
property at 132 W 18th St

$1,295

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Rentals

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132 W 18th St
MercedCA95340
property at 174 Sullivan Dr

$2,195

4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Rentals

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174 Sullivan Dr
MercedCA95348

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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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Bear Creek Terrace
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $350.00 - 25 lbs. Weight Limit
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Bear Creek Terrace

2918 R StMerced, CA 95348
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River Canyon Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
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River Canyon Apartments

1535 Devonwood DrMerced, CA 95348
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Yosemite Apartments
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
1 Pet Limit - Breed restrictions
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Yosemite Apartments

3270-3278 Denver AveMerced, CA 95348
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Brookdale North
Pet FriendlyReptile, Dogs, Cats, Birds and Fish Allowed
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Brookdale North

344 Brookdale DrMerced, 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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Meadowlark Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Meadowlark Apartments

3260 Meadows AveMerced, CA 95348
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Village Meadows
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $500.00
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Village Meadows

1163 Loughborough DrMerced, CA 95348
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Park View Estates
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
2 Pet Limit - Pet Deposit $0.00
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Park View Estates

925 Loughborough DrMerced, CA 95348
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Garden East Apartments
Pet FriendlyCats and Dogs Allowed
Monthly Pet Fee $20.00/mo - Pet interview
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Garden East Apartments

295 E Olive AveMerced, CA 95340
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Yardley Gardens
Pet FriendlyOther Pets, Dogs and Cats Allowed
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Yardley Gardens

3376 G StMerced, CA 95340
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Lincoln Garden Apartments
Pet FriendlyDogs Allowed
Pet Deposit $700.00 - Monthly Pet Fee $25.00/mo
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Lincoln Garden Apartments

1287 Loughborough DrMerced, CA 95348
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Axis at Compass Pointe
Pet FriendlyCats, Dogs and Other Pets Allowed
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Axis at Compass Pointe

3779 Horizons AveMerced, CA 95348

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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Merced, CA

There are currently 956 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 9 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Merced Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodPet RatingAvailable UnitsMedian Price
Downtown Merced4/451$1,720
Gateways4/439$1,720
Fahren's Park3.5/438$2,400
Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch3.5/428$2,700
The Crossings at Fahrens Creek3.5/428$2,700
Reverie3/423$2,700
South Merced3/423$1,720
Central Merced3/422$1,600
North Merced3/411$1,745

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$1,075
Swiss Colony3.8/4Merced County$1,550
The Hub Merced3.6/4Merced County$989
Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments3.4/4Merced County$1,450
Grand Resort Apartments3.2/4Merced County$1,345
Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments3.2/4Merced County$1,350
Granville Apartments3/4Merced County$1,775

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Merced, CA

The lowest priced Merced apartment at a property that allows pets is the 0BR/1.0BA Studio Model at Brookdale Gardens in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,095. The second cheapest Merced Pet Friendly apartment is the 2 Bedroom Bungalow Model at Grand Resort Apartments, which is a 2 Beds starting at $1,345 in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Merced apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BA$1,095
Grand Resort Apartments2 Bedroom Bungalow$1,345
Osito Apartments3x2 Suite$1,500
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 2x1$1,550
Bear Creek Park & Creekside ApartmentsSycamore Upstairs$1,600
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA$1,600
Village TerraceVilla$1,650
Merced Horizons1x1$1,758
Northwood Village2x2 Sequoia Remodel$1,900
Bear Creek NorthThe Lagoon Remodel$2,050

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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 $1,471.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Merced Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Merced is a 1,277 square feet unit starting from $1,465 at Willowbrook Apartments.

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 725 sq ft.

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