
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $600 (7 Rentals)
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Southwest Merced, Merced, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Merced?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Merced Studio Apartments | $1,214 | $895 | $1,700 |
Southwest Merced 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $1,100 | $1,695 |
Southwest Merced 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,633 | $1,100 | $2,850 |
Southwest Merced 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $1,650 | $1,800 |
Southwest Merced 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,750 | $1,750 | $1,750 |
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There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Southwest Merced Neighborhood of Merced, CA.
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Cheapest Available Southwest Merced Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Merced area of Merced, CA is a Studio unit found at Swiss Colony priced from $1,300. Castle Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,341. Here are the most affordable Southwest Merced apartments for rent in Merced, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Castle Apartments | Castle One | 1BR,1BA | $1,341 |
Grand Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom Bungalow | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Merced, CA
As of June 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Merced area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Willowbrook Apartments in the in the Mill House at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value Southwest Merced apartment is the Fully Furnished Corporate Villa Model at Grand Resort Apartments starting at $2,850 with a $3.26 price per square foot in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Merced apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Grand Resort Apartments | Fully Furnished Corporate Villa | 2BR,1BA | $3.26 |
Sahara Apartments | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
953 W 18th St, Unit 953 | 953 W 18th St | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
60 E 12th St | 60 E 12th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
Castle Apartments | Castle One | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
906 W 22nd St | 906 W 22nd St | Studio ,1BA | $17.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Merced Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southwest Merced?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southwest Merced is at Swiss Colony listed at $1,300.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Merced Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southwest Merced Apartment is $1,341 at Castle Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southwest Merced Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southwest Merced is starting from $1,345 at Grand Resort Apartments.
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