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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merced County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merced County Studio Apartments | $1,153 | $895 | $1,522 |
Merced County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,468 | $1,150 | $1,845 |
Merced County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,530 | $685 | $2,850 |
Merced County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,713 | $1,170 | $2,245 |
Merced County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,241 | $599 | $2,300 |
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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. Olive Tree Apartments in the Chemurgic neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Merced Station | B2-4 | 2BR,2BA | $685 |
Olive Tree Apartments | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
1047-1065 W 19th St | Model 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Swiss Colony | Newly Remodeled Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
Grand Resort Apartments | 1 Bedroom Bungalow | 2BR,1BA | $1,345 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA
As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merced County area is the $1.22 price per square foot York Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community in the in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Merced County apartment is the 2920 Park Ave Model at 2920 Park Ave, Unit na starting at $1,950 with a $1.77 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. |
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Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | York | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
2920 Park Ave, Unit na | 2920 Park Ave | 3BR,2BA | $1.77 |
Village Landing | Del Mar Cottage-Remodel | 2BR,2BA | $2.00 |
Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
Willow Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
Brookdale Gardens | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.90 |
Granville Luxury Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.90 |
1047-1065 W 19th St | Model 2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
35 W 23rd St | 35 W 23rd St | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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 Olive Tree Apartments listed at $1,050.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merced County Apartment is $1,295 at Olive Tree Apartments.
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 $685 at Merced Station.
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