
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (59 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Merced that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Northwood Village

Village Landing

Village Terrace

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Swiss Colony

Grand Resort Apartments

Brookdale Gardens

Willow Glen

The Villages

Willowbrook Apartments
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Bear Creek North

Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments

4244 Rutherford Ave

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118 Montage Dr

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351 Sullivan Dr

234 W 21st St
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1650 Laurel Ave

820 W 23rd St

2430 Quesada Dr

3545 M St

686 Phelps Dr

4670 Tolman Way

3591 Sunstone Ct

260 Shafer Ave

781 Irma Dr

4624 Athena Dr
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2430 Bastidas Dr

2387 Explorador Dr

4752 Sami Jo Dr

2459 Robledo Wy

344 Moab Rim Ct

2434 Urdaneta Way

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Courtyard Apartments

Bear Creek Terrace

River Canyon Apartments
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Yosemite Apartments

Brookdale North

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

Meadowlark Apartments

Village Meadows

Park View Estates

Garden East Apartments

Yardley Gardens

Lincoln Garden Apartments

Axis at Compass Pointe
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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 | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $895 | $1,800 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $690 | $2,100 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $1,090 | $2,280 |
| Merced Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $574 | $2,400 |
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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:
| Neighborhood | Pet Rating | Available Units | Median Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Merced | 4/4 | 51 | $1,720 |
| Gateways | 4/4 | 39 | $1,720 |
| Fahren's Park | 3.5/4 | 38 | $2,400 |
| Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch | 3.5/4 | 28 | $2,700 |
| The Crossings at Fahrens Creek | 3.5/4 | 28 | $2,700 |
| Reverie | 3/4 | 23 | $2,700 |
| South Merced | 3/4 | 23 | $1,720 |
| Central Merced | 3/4 | 22 | $1,600 |
| North Merced | 3/4 | 11 | $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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osito Apartments | 4/4 | Merced County | $1,075 |
| Swiss Colony | 3.8/4 | Merced County | $1,550 |
| The Hub Merced | 3.6/4 | Merced County | $989 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | 3.4/4 | Merced County | $1,450 |
| Grand Resort Apartments | 3.2/4 | Merced County | $1,345 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | 3.2/4 | Merced County | $1,350 |
| Granville Apartments | 3/4 | Merced 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,095 |
| Grand Resort Apartments | 2 Bedroom Bungalow | $1,345 |
| Osito Apartments | 3x2 Suite | $1,500 |
| Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 2x1 | $1,550 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | Sycamore Upstairs | $1,600 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,600 |
| Village Terrace | Villa | $1,650 |
| Merced Horizons | 1x1 | $1,758 |
| Northwood Village | 2x2 Sequoia Remodel | $1,900 |
| Bear Creek North | The 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, CAPopulation: 83,316
Ranked #410
in US Census Population by City
Best Local Schools in Merced, CA
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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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