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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. The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $913. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merced County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Merced StationB2-42BR,2BA$685
The Retreat at MercedTwo Bedroom/One Bathroom2BR,1BA$913
Swiss ColonyNewly Remodeled StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Castle ApartmentsCastle One1BR,1BA$1,341
Grand Resort Apartments1 Bedroom Bungalow2BR,1BA$1,345
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1,455

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA

As of June 11, 2025 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 Oxford Model at The Villages starting at $1,625 with a $1.50 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.
Olive Tree Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
The VillagesOxford2BR,2BA$1.50
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.43
Village LandingCarmel Downstairs2BR,1BA$1.86
Northwood Village2x1 Redwood Remodel2BR,1BA$2.01
The Retreat at MercedTwo Bedroom/One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.10
Renovated Apartments at Las Palmasi-2x1uaR2BR,1BA$1.81
60 E 12th St60 E 12th St2BR,1BA$1.47
Castle ApartmentsCastle One1BR,1BA$2.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Merced County

What type of rentals are currently available in Merced County?

There are currently 553 Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $2,850. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merced County ranging from $800 to $3,900.

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 $800 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $2,176.

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 $1,275 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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