Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA from $500 (16 Rentals)

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Sierra Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sierra Meadows

720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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Yosemite Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Yosemite Apartments

3270-3278 Denver AveMerced, CA 95348
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Redwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Redwood Apartments

2307-2359 Redwood AveAtwater, CA 95301
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Saratoga
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Saratoga

669 Loughborough DrMerced, CA 95348

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Aptos Park
1 Bedroom Apartments

Aptos Park

2849 Nashua StAtwater, CA 95301
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1701-1719 Elm Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1701-1719 Elm Ave

1701-1719 Elm AveAtwater, CA 95301
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The Grove Merced
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Grove Merced

340 S Parsons AveMerced, CA 95341
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Ridgeview Meadows
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ridgeview Meadows

2111 Cold Springs AveMerced, CA 95341
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2355 K St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

2355 K St

2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$528
Merced StationD24BR,4BA$529
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$895
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Northwood Village1x1 Evergreen1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityYork4BR,2BA$1.26
Bear Creek NorthThe Lagoon Remodel2BR,2BA$1.49
Olive Tree Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.20
The VillagesYale2BR,2BA$1.70
The Retreat at MercedTwo Bedroom/One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Las Palmas at 133 and 233 West I Streeti-2x1db2BR,1BA$1.81
Northwood Village1x1 Evergreen1BR,1BA$1.82
617 W Santa Fe Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,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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