Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateways Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $666 (13 Rentals)

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Sierra Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows

720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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340-347
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

340-347

149-163 W 11th StMerced, CA 95341

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2355 K St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2355 K St

2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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E12th 101
1 Bedroom Apartments

E12th 101

101 E 12th StMerced, CA 95341
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Crest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Crest Apartments

341-351 W 21st StMerced, CA 95340

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Cheapest Available Gateways Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Gateways area of Merced, CA is a Studio unit found at 340-347 priced from $825. E12th 101 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Gateways apartments for rent in Merced, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
340-3470BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
E12th 1011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
1002kst2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,150
Grand Resort Apartments2 Bedroom Bungalow2BR,1BA$1,345
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 2x12BR,1BA$1,550

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateways, CA

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateways area is the $1.59 price per square foot RENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA Model at Willowbrook Apartments in the in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Gateways apartment is the The Harbor Remodel W/D Hook Ups Model at Bear Creek North starting at $1,895 with a $1.90 price per square foot in the Gateways neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gateways apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Bear Creek NorthThe Harbor Remodel W/D Hook Ups2BR,1.5BA$1.90
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 2x12BR,1BA$1.88
1933 Shadowbrook Dr, Unit 1933 C1933 Shadowbrook Dr2BR,2BA$1.87
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Cottage1BR,1BA$2.19
E12th 1011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82
340-3470BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.36

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateways Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateways?

The cheapest apartment in Gateways is E12th 101 which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Gateways costs $1,525.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Gateways?

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 1 regular apartments in Gateways 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 Gateways?

Cheap apartments in Gateways have an average cost of $301 which is $1,224 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateways.

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