Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Gateways Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $600 (13 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Gateways area of Merced.

property at 3112 Denver Ave

$1,049 - $1,765

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1 To 3 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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3112 Denver Ave

MercedCA95348

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Sierra Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows

720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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2355 K St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2355 K St

2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tioga Apartment Homes

705-715 W Main 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
Bear Creek NorthThe Harbor Remodel W/D Hook Ups2BR,1BA$1,745

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gateways, CA

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gateways area is the $1.55 price per square foot 1420 Lansing St Model at 1420 Lansing St in the in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,700. 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.
1420 Lansing St1420 Lansing St2BR,2BA$1.55
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Bear Creek NorthThe Harbor Remodel W/D Hook Ups2BR,1.5BA$1.75
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$2.00
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

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Gateways?

The cheapest apartment in Gateways is 617 W Santa Fe Ave which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Gateways costs $2,500.

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 $285 which is $2,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Gateways.

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