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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 | $1,180 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| Merced County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,426 | $825 | $1,745 |
| Merced County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $685 | $1,995 |
| Merced County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,752 | $1,170 | $2,040 |
| Merced County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,659 | $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 1 Bed unit found at 617 W Santa Fe Ave in the Gateways neighborhood priced from $495. Merced Station in the Reverie neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $599. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $495 |
| Merced Station | D2 | 4BR,4BA | $599 |
| The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $783 |
| Brookdale Gardens | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Hub Merced | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $1,170 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA
As of November 24, 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 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at Olive Tree Apartments starting at $1,950 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Chemurgic 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community | York | 4BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Olive Tree Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.56 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | Yellowstone - Downstairs | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Willowbrook Apartments | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Merced Station | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Bear Creek Park & Creekside Apartments | Cypress Upstairs | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| The Villages | Harvard | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 318 W 20th St, Unit 322 W. 20th St | 318 W 20th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Retreat at Merced | One Bedroom/One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 617 W Santa Fe Ave | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.79 |
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 $1,345.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Merced County?
The cheapest apartment in Merced County is 617 W Santa Fe Ave which is listed at $495, while the average apartment in Merced County costs $2,300.
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 24 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 $440 which is $1,860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Merced County.
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