Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateways Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $600 (5 Rentals)

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Sierra Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows

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

2355 K St

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. Swiss Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow1BR,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateways, CA

As of February 22, 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 953 W 18th St Model at 953 W 18th St, Unit 957 starting at $1,650 with a $1.94 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
953 W 18th St, Unit 957953 W 18th St2BR,2BA$1.94
Bear Creek Park & Creekside ApartmentsCypress Upstairs2BR,1BA$1.72
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$2.07
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Cottage1BR,1BA$2.19
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.43
651 Q St651 Q St2BR,1BA$3.38

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 $1,450 at Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments.

What is the most affordable Gateways Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Gateways Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments and starts from $1,600.

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