
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA from $500 (16 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced County Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $789 | $1,100 |
| Merced County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $825 | $1,675 |
| Merced County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $645 | $2,045 |
| Merced County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,680 | $1,045 | $2,200 |
| Merced County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,259 | $529 | $2,450 |
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Cheapest Available Merced County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced County, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood priced from $528. Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $529. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $528 |
| Merced Station | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $529 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Northwood Village | 1x1 Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA
As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merced County area is the $1.26 price per square foot York Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community in the in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater neighborhood starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Merced County apartment is the The Lagoon Remodel Model at Bear Creek North starting at $1,895 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Gateways neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merced County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | York | 4BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Bear Creek North | The Lagoon Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | RENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| The Villages | Yale | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| The Retreat at Merced | Two Bedroom/One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
| Las Palmas at 133 and 233 West I Street | i-2x1db | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Northwood Village | 1x1 Evergreen | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merced County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merced County is at Brookdale Gardens listed at $1,095.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced County Apartment is $528 at The Retreat at Merced.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merced County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merced County is starting from $660 at Merced Station.
What is the most affordable Merced County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merced County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willowbrook Apartments and starts from $1,720.
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