Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateways Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $600 (18 Rentals)

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2355 K 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 1 Bed unit found at 617 W Santa Fe Ave priced from $895. Grand Resort Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,345. Here are the most affordable Gateways apartments for rent in Merced, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow1BR,1BA$1,345
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$1,350
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,600
Granville Luxury ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1,775

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateways, CA

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateways area is the $1.63 price per square foot B3 Model at Granville Luxury Apartments in the in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,775. The second greatest value Gateways apartment is the RENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA Model at Willowbrook Apartments starting at $1,625 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek 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.
Granville Luxury ApartmentsB32BR,2BA$1.63
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$2.00
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow1BR,1BA$2.11
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
655 W 7th St, Unit 655 W. 7th St655 W 7th St1BR,1BA$2.20
920 W 13th St, Unit #B Rear920 W 13th St1BR,1BA$2.21
651 Q St651 Q St2BR,1BA$3.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Gateways Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateways Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Gateways Apartment is $895 at 617 W Santa Fe Ave.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Gateways Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Gateways is starting from $1,345 at Grand Resort Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gateways Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gateways Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willowbrook Apartments and starts from $1,720.

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