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Overland Court Apartments - 62+ Senior Living
417 Rockport DrLos Banos, CA 93635
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Merced County, CA Local Guide
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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 | $1,160 | $895 | $1,700 |
| Merced County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,358 | $705 | $1,845 |
| Merced County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,483 | $685 | $2,850 |
| Merced County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,840 | $1,275 | $2,550 |
| Merced County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $599 | $2,600 |
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Cheapest Available Merced County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced County, CA is a 2 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $685. The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $913. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Station | B2-4 | 2BR,2BA | $685 |
| The Retreat at Merced | Two Bedroom/One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $913 |
| 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 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1,455 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA
As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced County area is the $1.56 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Olive Tree Apartments in the in the Chemurgic neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Merced County apartment is the Oxford Model at The Villages starting at $1,625 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| The Villages | Oxford | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Village Landing | Monterey | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Sahara Apartments | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Retreat at Merced | Two Bedroom/One Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merced County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Merced County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Merced County is under $1,455.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merced County?
The cheapest apartment in Merced County is Castle Apartments which is listed at $1,341, while the average apartment in Merced County costs $1,860.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Merced County?
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 36 regular apartments in Merced County 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 Merced County?
Cheap apartments in Merced County have an average cost of $469 which is $1,391 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merced County.
Expert Rental Resources
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