Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Fairview Meadows Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $900 (12 Rentals)

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River Glen Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Glen Apartments

2560 Glen AveMerced, CA 95340
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1560 Ellen Ct
2 Bedroom Apartments

1560 Ellen Ct

1560 Ellen CtMerced, CA 95341
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5 W 25th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

5 W 25th St

5 W 25th StMerced, CA 95340
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1552 W 21st
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1552 W 21st

1552 W 21stMerced, CA 95340
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Kelly Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Kelly Ave

1903 KellyMerced, CA 95340

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Osito Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Osito Apartments

2560 Midge AveMerced, CA 95340
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Ridgeview Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Meadows

2111 Cold Springs AveMerced, CA 95341
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1680-1695 Ellen Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1680-1695 Ellen Ave

1680-1695 Ellen AveMerced, CA 95341
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1431 E 21st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1431 E 21st St

1431 E 21st StMerced, CA 95340
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Cheapest Available Fairview Meadows Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,499

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fairview Meadows, CA

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fairview Meadows area is the $1.73 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Willow Glen in the in the Fairview Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Fairview Meadows apartment is the 958 Barney St Model at 958 Barney St starting at $1,100 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Fairview Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fairview Meadows apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.73
958 Barney St958 Barney St1BR,1BA$1.76
2177 Weston Way2177 Weston Way1BR,1BA$2.29

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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