Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA (30 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Merced area of Merced that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!
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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 |
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Downtown Merced Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $1,100 | $1,522 |
Downtown Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,371 | $1,050 | $1,845 |
Downtown Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,639 | $1,200 | $2,850 |
Downtown Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,880 | $1,700 | $2,275 |
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There are currently 30 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 0BR/1.0BA Model at Brookdale Gardens, which is a Studio unit starting from $1,100. The second cheapest Downtown Merced Pet Friendly apartment is the 1685-D 2 Beds unit at 1680-1695 Ellen Ave starting at $1,250. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Merced apartments:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | $1,100 |
1680-1695 Ellen Ave | 1685-D | $1,250 |
Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled Studio | $1,300 |
Grand Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom Bungalow | $1,345 |
Castle Apartments | Castle One | $1,361 |
Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | $1,455 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Merced, Merced, CA
Ranked #11
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 3.5 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.
Getting Around the Downtown Merced Neighborhood in Merced, CA
Walk Score®
85 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
65 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Merced
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Merced?
There are currently 136 Studio Apartments in Downtown Merced with rent ranges from $528 to $1,522 with an average price of $1,532.
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 $1,050 to $1,845 with an average monthly rent of $1,371.
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 $1,200 to $2,850. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,639.
How expensive are Downtown Merced Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 37 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Merced on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,700 to $2,275 - averaging $1,880 for the location.
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