Cheap Homes for Rent in Merced County, CA from $550 (13 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Merced County.

property at 72 Barrows Ct

$550

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$550

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$550

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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72 Barrows Ct

MercedCA95348
property at 1495 Breezeway Ct

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1495 Breezeway Ct

MercedCA95340

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property at 132 W 18th St

$1,195

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132 W 18th St
MercedCA95340

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Cheapest Available Merced County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merced County, CA is a Studio unit found at 340-347 in the Gateways neighborhood priced from $825. E12th 101 in the Gateways neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
340-3470BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$825
E12th 1011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,000
Merced StationD24BR,4BA$1,029
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,095
633 I Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merced County area is the $1.38 price per square foot Lancaster Model at Castle Vista Senior Duplex Community in the in the Claremont Reserve in Atwater neighborhood starting from $1,705. The second greatest value Merced County apartment is the Chateau with Garage Model at Village Terrace starting at $2,055 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the The Crossings at Fahrens Creek 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 CommunityLancaster3BR,2BA$1.38
Village TerraceChateau with Garage3BR,2BA$1.69
1422 Lansing St, Unit NA1422 Lansing St3BR,2BA$1.56
The VillagesOxford Remodel2BR,2BA$1.57
Willowbrook ApartmentsRENOVATED 2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.59
Shadowbrook Drive (1923-1933)2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.60
Northwood Village2x1 Redwood2BR,1BA$1.72
Las Palmas at 133 and 233 West I Streeti-2x1ubP12BR,1BA$1.81
958 Barney St958 Barney St1BR,1BA$1.76
E12th 1011BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.82

Frequently Asked Questions about Merced County

What type of rentals are currently available in Merced County?

There are currently 585 Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA with pricing that ranges from $900 to $2,650. There are also 143 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merced County ranging from $550 to $3,450.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merced County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merced County ranges from $550 to $3,450 with an average monthly rent of $2,097.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merced County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merced County range from $1,200 to $2,280, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,029.

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