
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (56 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Merced that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Garden East Apartments

Village Terrace

Grand Resort Apartments

Northwood Village

Village Landing

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Swiss Colony

Brookdale Gardens

Bear Creek North

The Villages
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Bear Creek Park

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106 W 12th St

432 Noble Dr

3112 Denver Ave, Unit 3112 - 3Beds, Unit 3112 - 3Beds

3224 Erie Ave

4345 Briggs Ln

2935 Oleander Ave

637 Grambling Ct

1833 Dry Creek Ct
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741 Skyler Ct

153 W 12th St

139 W 18th St

665 Marcus St

800 E 23rd St

527 Sonora Ave

393 Sullivan Dr

1540 Esplanade Dr

4450 Lacy Ln

671 Keenan Ct
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455 Beckman Way

4527 Isabel Ct

703 Irma Dr

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Courtyard Apartments

River Canyon Apartments

Bear Creek Terrace

Yosemite Apartments

Brookdale North

Osito Apartments

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

Meadowlark Apartments

Park View Estates

Village Meadows

Yardley Gardens

Lincoln Garden Apartments

Axis at Compass Pointe

Brookdale Manor

Bear Creek Manor

The Hampshire
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 | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $825 | $1,758 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $645 | $1,995 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,897 | $1,045 | $2,280 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,511 | $529 | $2,635 |
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Most Pet Friendly Neighborhoods in Merced, CA
There are currently 1018 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, Fahren's Park, and Gateways. Here is today’s list of the top 10 Pet Friendly neighborhoods for Merced Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Merced | 4/4 | 48 | $2,500 |
| Fahren's Park | 4/4 | 39 | $2,500 |
| Gateways | 4/4 | 32 | $2,500 |
| The Crossings at Fahrens Creek | 4/4 | 32 | $2,240 |
| Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch | 3.5/4 | 30 | $2,280 |
| South Merced | 3.5/4 | 20 | $2,500 |
| Reverie | 3/4 | 34 | $2,190 |
| Mill House at Fahrens Creek | 3/4 | 31 | $2,280 |
| North Merced | 3/4 | 16 | $2,040 |
| Central Merced | 3/4 | 15 | $1,650 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Merced Station | D2 | $529 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,095 |
| Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 1x1 | $1,350 |
| Castle Apartments | 11 | $1,375 |
| Garden East Apartments | 2br, 1b | $1,450 |
| Willow Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,499 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,600 |
| Granville Luxury Apartments | B1 | $1,720 |
| Merced Horizons | 1x1 | $1,758 |
| Village Landing | Monterey-Remodel | $1,825 |
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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
Best Local Schools in Merced, CA
Allan Peterson Elementary
Herbert Hoover Middle
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merced
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 $1,758 with an average monthly rent of $1,339.
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 $1,995. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,539.
How expensive are Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 47 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,045 to $2,280 - averaging $1,897 for the location.
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