
Apartments for Rent in Merced, CA Under $1,200 (41 Rentals)


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958 Barney St

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62 W 23rd St, Unit Merced Duplex

Brookdale Gardens

Osito Apartments

The Hub Merced

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920 W 13th St, Unit #B Rear

Merced Station

80 E 12th St

2015 Stretch Rd
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3112 Denver Ave, Unit 3112 Denver Ave - 1Bed

563 W 12th St

234 W 21st St

442 N St

1684 Conestoga Dr

655 W 7th St

123 W 20th St

76 E 12th St

624 Suzanne Dr

353 W 22nd St
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1930 K St

344 Moab Rim Ct

2128 K St

1578 E 21st St

2260 Glen Ave

1495 Breezeway Ct

3640 Newport Ave

4354 Strathmore Pl

River Glen Apartments

Brookdale North
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Saratoga

3372-3378 San Mateo Ct

Crest Apartments

Sunny View Apartments

2355 K St

Ridgeview Meadows

The Grove Merced

617 W Santa Fe Ave

Yosemite Apartments

Sierra Meadows
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Studio Apartments Under $1200 | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
| Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,414 | $895 | $1,830 |
| Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,587 | $660 | $2,080 |
| Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,838 | $1,060 | $2,280 |
| Merced 4 Bedroom Apartments Under $1200 | $1,284 | $544 | $2,250 |
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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 $895 to $1,830 with an average monthly rent of $1,414.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Merced cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Merced range from $660 to $2,080. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,587.
How expensive are Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 45 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,060 to $2,280 - averaging $1,838 for the location.
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