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617 W Santa Fe Ave
617 W Santa Fe AveMerced, CA 95340
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA from $500 (15 Rentals)
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3745 Hospital Rd
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Pacheco Village Apartments
2241 Gilbert Gonzalez Jr DrLos Banos, CA 93635
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Sierra Meadows
720 W 15th StMerced, CA 95340
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Yosemite Apartments
3270-3278 Denver AveMerced, CA 95348
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Redwood Apartments
2307-2359 Redwood AveAtwater, CA 95301
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The Retreat at Merced
1137 B StMerced, CA 95341
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Meredith Manor Apartments
385 Meredith AveGustine, CA 95322
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Saratoga
669 Loughborough DrMerced, CA 95348
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Aptos Park
2849 Nashua StAtwater, CA 95301
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1701-1719 Elm Ave
1701-1719 Elm AveAtwater, CA 95301
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Ridgeview Meadows
2111 Cold Springs AveMerced, CA 95341
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2355 K St
2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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Bear Creek
1509 N Plainsburg RdPlanada, CA 95365
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Sunny View Apartments
988 D StMerced, CA 95340
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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 | $1,119 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Merced County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,376 | $825 | $1,695 |
| Merced County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,490 | $685 | $1,995 |
| Merced County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,726 | $1,170 | $2,040 |
| Merced County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $549 | $2,445 |
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Cheapest Available Merced County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced County, CA is a 4 Beds unit found at Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood priced from $549. The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $783. 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 | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $549 |
| The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $783 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| The Hub Merced | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,170 |
| Sahara Apartments | 11 | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA
As of January 12, 2026 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 Lancaster Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community starting at $1,645 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater 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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| Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | Lancaster | 3BR,2BA | $1.34 |
| The Villages | Oxford | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Bear Creek North | The Harbor Remodel W/D Hook Ups | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.80 |
| Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Village Landing | Carmel Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Willow Glen | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.72 |
| 1680-1695 Ellen Ave | 1685-D | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
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 $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merced County?
The cheapest apartment in Merced County is The Retreat at Merced which is listed at $783, while the average apartment in Merced County costs $2,200.
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 18 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 $462 which is $1,738 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merced County.
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