Studio Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA (119 Rentals)

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906 W 22nd St
$1,700

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906 W 22nd St

906 W 22nd StMerced, CA 95340
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46w18th
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46w18th

46 W 18th StMerced, CA 95340
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340-347
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340-347

149-163 W 11th StMerced, CA 95341
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3370 R St
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3370 R St

3370 R StMerced, CA 95348
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2965 Dunn Rd
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2965 Dunn Rd

2965 Dunn RdMerced, CA 95340
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25 W 18th St
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25 W 18th St

25 W 18th StMerced, CA 95340

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2415-2423 O St
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2415-2423 O St

2415-2423 O StMerced, CA 95340
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1250 I St
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1250 I St

1250 I StMerced, CA 95341
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3328 R St
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3328 R St

3328 R StMerced, CA 95348
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548 M St
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548 M St

548 M StMerced, CA 95341
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3346 R St
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3346 R St

3346 R StMerced, CA 95348
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2250-2254 O St
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2250-2254 O St

2250-2254 O StMerced, CA 95340
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550 N St
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550 N St

550 N StMerced, CA 95341
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1160 W 12th St
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1160 W 12th St

1160 W 12th StMerced, CA 95341

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611 11th St
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611 11th St

611 11th StMerced, CA 95341
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332 W 20th St
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332 W 20th St

332 W 20th StMerced, CA 95340
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2324 Q St
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2324 Q St

2324 Q StMerced, CA 95340
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3352 R St
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3352 R St

3352 R StMerced, CA 95348
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2110 K St
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2110 K St

2110 K StMerced, CA 95340

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33 W 23rd St
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33 W 23rd St

33 W 23rd StMerced, CA 95340
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163 W 16th St
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163 W 16th St

163 W 16th StMerced, CA 95340
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219 W 12th St
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219 W 12th St

219 W 12th StMerced, CA 95341
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246 W 18th St
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246 W 18th St

246 W 18th StMerced, CA 95340
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3575 C St
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3575 C St

3575 C StMerced, CA 95301

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2301-2309 N St
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2301-2309 N St

2301-2309 N StMerced, CA 95340
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3318 R St
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3318 R St

3318 R StMerced, CA 95348
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541 M St
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541 M St

541 M StMerced, CA 95341
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3565 C St
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3565 C St

3565 C StMerced, CA 95301

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Merced Studio Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: September 18, 2026

There are currently 9 available Studio apartment units from neighborhoods all over Merced, CA that range in price from $1,095 to $1,700. Downtown Merced, Central Merced and Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch are the neighborhoods that currently have the most Studio availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Merced with the most available Studio apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Downtown Merced2$1,397$1,095
Central Merced1$1,700$1,700
Gardenstone at Bellevue Ranch1$1,095$1,095
Gateways1$1,700$1,700
North Merced1$1,095$1,095
South Merced1$1,700$1,700
Southwest Merced1$1,700$1,700
The Crossings at Fahrens Creek1$1,095$1,095

Largest Available Merced Studio Apartments

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Brookdale GardensStudio430 Sq Ft$1,095
340-3470BR/1.0BA350 Sq Ft$825

Cheapest Available Merced Studio Apartments

As of September 18, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Merced, CA is the 0BR/1.0BA Model starting from $825 at 340-347 in the Gateways neighborhood. The second most affordable Merced Studio is the 0BR/1.0BA Model at 46w18th starting at $850 . The average price for all Studio apartments in Merced is currently $1,397. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Merced:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
340-3470BR/1.0BA$825
46w18th0BR/1.0BA$850
Brookdale GardensStudio$1,095

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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 Studio Merced Apartments

How much is the average rent for a Studio Merced Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Merced is $1,397.

What is the largest available Studio Merced Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merced is a 430 square feet unit starting from $1,095 at Brookdale Gardens.

What is the average size for Merced Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Merced is currently 430 sq ft.

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