Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA (289 Rentals)

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Swiss Colony
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$1,350 - $2,200
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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651 Q St
$1,350
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651 Q St

651 Q StMerced, CA 95341
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958 Barney St
$1,195
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958 Barney St

958 Barney StMerced, CA 95340
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1420 Lansing St
$1,700
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$1,700
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1420 Lansing St

1420 Lansing StMerced, CA 95348
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property at 2179 Weston Way

$1,585

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$1,585
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$1,585

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2179 Weston Way

MercedCA95340
property at 1351 Virginia St

$1,800

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$1,800
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1351 Virginia St

MercedCA95341
property at 3224 Erie Ave

$2,000

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3224 Erie Ave

MercedCA95340
property at 455 Columbia Ave

$2,100

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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455 Columbia Ave

MercedCA95340

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Downtown Merced, Merced, CA

Ranked #12

Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States and customized analysis for Central Merced, CA. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Family-Friendly Rating

Do you have a family with little ones? this neighborhood has now become known as a leading residential area for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. These features include things like green spaces, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and more.

Outdoors Rating

For some, access to the outdoors is a must-have. This neighborhood has emerged as providing good access to parks and green spaces, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Pet Friendly Rating

Have pets? This area has established a name for itself as one of the best communities for pet owners who rent, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Merced

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Merced Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Merced ranges from $825 to $1,625 with an average monthly rent of $1,273.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Merced cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Merced range from $1,100 to $2,060. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,564.

How expensive are Downtown Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 43 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,500 to $2,200 - averaging $1,803 for the location.

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