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Downtown Merced, Merced, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Merced Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Merced area of Merced, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at The Retreat at Merced priced from $1,041. Swiss Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here are the most affordable Downtown Merced apartments for rent in Merced, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at MercedThree Bedroom/Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1,041
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Castle ApartmentsCastle One1BR,1BA$1,341

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Merced, CA

As of June 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Merced area is the $0.89 price per square foot Three Bedroom/Two Bathroom Model at The Retreat at Merced in the in the Central Merced neighborhood starting from $1,041. The second greatest value Downtown Merced apartment is the Oxford Model at The Villages starting at $1,625 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Merced apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Retreat at MercedThree Bedroom/Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.89
The VillagesOxford2BR,2BA$1.50
Village LandingMonterey2BR,2BA$1.71
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Northwood Village2x1 Redwood Remodel2BR,1BA$2.01
Sahara Apartments212BR,1BA$1.97
953 W 18th St, Unit 953953 W 18th St2BR,2BA$2.12
60 E 12th St60 E 12th St2BR,1BA$1.47
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$2.07
Castle ApartmentsCastle One1BR,1BA$2.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Merced

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Merced?

There are currently 255 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Merced, CA with pricing that ranges from $895 to $2,850. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Merced ranging from $1,200 to $2,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Merced?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Merced ranges from $1,200 to $2,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,778.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Merced?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Merced range from $1,650 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,750 to $2,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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