
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $895 (32 Rentals)


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920 W 13th St, Unit #B Rear

2407-2407 O St

70 E 12th St

1930 K St

353 W 22nd St

10 E 18th St

76 E 12th St
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1684 Conestoga Dr

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958 Barney St

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62 W 23rd St, Unit Merced Duplex

32 S Parsons Ave

144 S Parsons Ave

2230 Q St

1007 W 18th St
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1207-1209 Merced Ave

Grand Resort Apartments

The Villages

Castle Apartments

The Retreat at Merced

Sierra Meadows

617 W Santa Fe Ave

Yosemite Apartments
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2260 Glen Ave

234 W 21st St

123 W 20th St

655 W 7th St

Ridgeview Meadows

Saratoga

Brookdale North

Meadowlark Apartments
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Downtown Merced, Merced, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Merced?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Merced Studio Apartments | $1,095 | $1,095 | $1,095 |
Downtown Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,258 | $895 | $1,750 |
| Downtown Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,089 | $2,100 |
| Downtown Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,730 | $1,400 | $2,090 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Merced, Merced, CA
Ranked #13
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Merced Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Merced?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Merced is The Retreat at Merced which is listed at $546, while the average apartment in Downtown Merced costs $1,720.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Merced?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Merced that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Merced?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Merced have an average cost of $360 which is $1,360 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Merced.
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