1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA (117 Rentals)

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Swiss Colony
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$1,350
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Swiss Colony

3075 Park AveMerced, CA 95348
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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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$1,585

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2179 Weston Way

MercedCA95340

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TwelveThirteen
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TwelveThirteen

1213 V StMerced, CA 95341
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336 W 12th St
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336 W 12th St

336 W 12th StMerced, CA 95341
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1540 Ellen Ct
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1540 Ellen Ct

1540 Ellen CtMerced, CA 95341

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1128 M St
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1128 M St

1128 M StMerced, CA 95341
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887 Pine St
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887 Pine St

887 Pine StMerced, CA 95341
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5 W 25th St
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5 W 25th St

5 W 25th StMerced, CA 95340
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15 W 21st St
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15 W 21st St

15 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340

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1002 W 22nd St
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1002 W 22nd St

1002 W 22nd StMerced, CA 95340
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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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163 W 16th St
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163 W 16th St

163 W 16th StMerced, CA 95340
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1911 U St
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1911 U St

1911 U StMerced, CA 95340
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Crest Apartments
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Crest Apartments

341-351 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340
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144 W 20th St
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144 W 20th St

144 W 20th StMerced, CA 95340
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228 W 21st St
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228 W 21st St

228 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340
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Downtown Merced, Merced, CA Local Guide

Largest Available Downtown Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Merced area of Merced, CA is found at Swiss Colony and is listed at 675 square feet priced from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1675 Sq Ft$1,350
Castle Apartments11650 Sq Ft$1,375
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath625 Sq Ft$825
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom591 Sq Ft$528

Cheapest Available Downtown Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments

Currently the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Merced of Merced, CA is the One Bedroom/One Bathroom Model starting from $528 at The Retreat at Merced. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Merced is currently $1,279. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in the area:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom$528
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath$895
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x1$1,350
Castle Apartments11$1,375
The VillagesHarvard$1,395

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Downtown Merced, Merced, CA

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Lifestyle Ratings

This website compiles millions of data points to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across California, including Merced. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Downtown Merced Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Downtown Merced Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Merced is $1,279.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Downtown Merced Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Merced is a 675 square feet unit starting from $1,350 at Swiss Colony.

What is the average size for Downtown Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Downtown Merced is currently 700 sq ft.

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