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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $546 (22 Rentals)
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70 E 12th St
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958 Barney St
958 Barney StMerced, CA 95340
328 W 13th St
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$1,125 - $1,2501 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Osito Apartments
2560 Midge AveMerced, CA 95340
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132 W 18th St
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1007 W 18th St
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments
The Retreat at Merced
1137 B StMerced, CA 95341
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Sierra Meadows
720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
340-347
149-163 W 11th StMerced, CA 95341
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1 Bedroom Apartments
617 W Santa Fe Ave
617 W Santa Fe AveMerced, CA 95340
11 W 25th St
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2307 N St
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Studio Apartments
46w18th
46 W 18th StMerced, CA 95340
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments
2355 K St
2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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3 to 4 Bedroom Apartments
Sunny View Apartments
988 D StMerced, CA 95340
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1 Bedroom Apartments
E12th 101
101 E 12th StMerced, CA 95341
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
Crest Apartments
341-351 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340
655 W 7th St
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1002kst
1002-1018 K StMerced, CA 95341
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
River Glen Apartments
2560 Glen AveMerced, CA 95340
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2230 Q St
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Central Merced, Merced, CA Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Merced Studio Apartments | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Central Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,124 | $950 | $1,400 |
| Central Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $1,225 | $1,500 |
| Central Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,575 | $1,550 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Central Merced Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Merced area of Merced, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Merced priced from $546. 340-347 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $825. Here are the most affordable Central Merced apartments for rent in Merced, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $546 |
| 340-347 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $825 |
| 46w18th | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $850 |
| E12th 101 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| 1002kst | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Merced, CA
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Merced area is the $1.72 price per square foot Cypress Downstairs Model at Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments in the Gateways neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Central Merced apartment is the Two Bedroom/One Bathroom Model at The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood starting at $959 with a $1.15 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Merced apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | Cypress Downstairs | 2BR, 1BA | $1.72 |
| The Retreat at Merced | Two Bedroom/One Bathroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.15 |
| 1047 W 19TH ST | Model 2 | 2BR, 1BA | $1.63 |
| 40 W. 13th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $2.56 |
| 958 Barney St | 958 Barney St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.76 |
| E12th 101 | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.82 |
| Osito Apartments | 1X1 | 1BR, 1BA | $2.05 |
| 340-347 | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1.50 |
| 906 W 22nd St | 906 W 22nd St | Studio, 1BA | $17.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Merced Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Merced Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Merced Apartment is $546 at The Retreat at Merced.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Merced Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Merced is starting from $959 at The Retreat at Merced.
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