Cheap Apartments for Rent in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek Neighborhood of Merced, CA from $700 (6 Rentals)

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property at 368 Shafer Ave

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1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

368 Shafer Ave

MercedCA95348

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3270-3278 Denver AveMerced, CA 95348
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Cheapest Available The Crossings at Fahrens Creek Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek area of Merced, CA is a Studio unit found at Brookdale Gardens priced from $1,095. Swiss Colony has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable The Crossings at Fahrens Creek apartments for rent in Merced, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$1,350
The VillagesHarvard1BR,1BA$1,475

Best Value Apartments for Rent in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek, CA

As of May 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek area is the $1.60 price per square foot 1422 Lansing St Model at 1422 Lansing St, Unit NA in the in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value The Crossings at Fahrens Creek apartment is the 3310 R St Model at 3310 R St, Unit A starting at $1,400 with a $1.65 price per square foot in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for The Crossings at Fahrens Creek apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1422 Lansing St, Unit NA1422 Lansing St3BR,2BA$1.60
3310 R St, Unit A3310 R St2BR,1BA$1.65
The VillagesHarvard1BR,1BA$1.77
Merced Horizons1x11BR,1BA$2.07
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled 1x11BR,1BA$2.00
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$2.55

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ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including The Crossings at Fahrens Creek, Merced, and the greater Merced area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap The Crossings at Fahrens Creek Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek?

The cheapest apartment in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek is Swiss Colony which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek costs $2,125.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek?

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 20 regular apartments in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek 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 The Crossings at Fahrens Creek?

Cheap apartments in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek have an average cost of $1,246 which is $879 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in The Crossings at Fahrens Creek.

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