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 1 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
2 Bedroom Apartments

1701-1719 Elm Ave

1701-1719 Elm AveAtwater, CA 95301
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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 Apartments

2355 K St

2355 K StMerced, CA 95340
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Bear Creek
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Bear Creek

1509 N Plainsburg RdPlanada, CA 95365
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Tioga Apartment Homes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Tioga Apartment Homes

705-715 W Main 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationB2-42BR,2BA$685
Olive Tree ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,050
1047-1065 W 19th StModel 22BR,1BA$1,225
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityYork4BR,2BA$1.22
2920 Park Ave, Unit na2920 Park Ave3BR,2BA$1.77
Village LandingDel Mar Cottage-Remodel2BR,2BA$2.00
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.43
Willow Glen2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.80
Brookdale Gardens2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.90
Granville Luxury Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.90
1047-1065 W 19th StModel 22BR,1BA$1.63
35 W 23rd St35 W 23rd St1BR,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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