
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA (37 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Merced area of Merced that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Grand Resort Apartments

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Swiss Colony

Brookdale Gardens

Bear Creek North

The Villages

Willowbrook Apartments

Bear Creek Park

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106 W 12th St

3112 Denver Ave, Unit 3112 - 3Beds, Unit 3112 - 3Beds
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3224 Erie Ave

2935 Oleander Ave

1833 Dry Creek Ct

153 W 12th St

139 W 18th St

800 E 23rd St

527 Sonora Ave

River Glen Apartments

Bear Creek Terrace

Courtyard Apartments
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River Canyon Apartments

Yosemite Apartments

Brookdale North

Osito Apartments

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

Meadowlark Apartments

Park View Estates

Village Meadows

Lincoln Garden Apartments

Brookdale Manor
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Bear Creek Manor

Arbor Apartments

315-333 3rd St

1315-1361 W 2nd St

Merced West Apartments

Sierra Village

Mountain View Apartments
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 | $1,273 | $825 | $1,625 |
| Downtown Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,564 | $1,100 | $2,060 |
| Downtown Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,500 | $2,200 |
| Downtown Merced 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 37 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA.
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Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Merced
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Merced of Downtown Merced is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at 617 W Santa Fe Ave, which is a 1 Bed unit starting from $895. The second cheapest Downtown Merced Pet Friendly apartment is the 0BR/1.0BA Studio unit at Brookdale Gardens starting at $1,095. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Merced apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $895 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,095 |
| Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 1x1 | $1,350 |
| Castle Apartments | 11 | $1,375 |
| Garden East Apartments | 2br, 1b | $1,450 |
| Willow Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | $1,499 |
| The Villages | Yale | $1,510 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,600 |
| Granville Luxury Apartments | B1 | $1,720 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Merced, Merced, CA
Ranked #12
Among cities in California for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have a family with kids? this area has now become known as a good neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly communities have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly neighborhoods provide resources like parks, playgrounds, extra living spaces, features for pets, and great education opportunities for the kids to attend.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and greenspace? Downtown Merced has come to be providing really good access to parks and outdoor amenities, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Dog and cat owners, listen up! this area is known as one of our preferred submarkets for renters with pets, 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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