Cheap Homes for Rent in Merced County, CA from $500 (10 Rentals)

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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 The Retreat at Merced in the Central Merced neighborhood priced from $528. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Retreat at MercedOne Bedroom/One Bathroom1BR,1BA$528
Merced StationD24BR,4BA$599
Brookdale Gardens0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA

As of September 13, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Castle Vista Senior Duplex CommunityYork4BR,2BA$1.22
Olive Tree Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.56
Northwood Village2x2 Sequoia Remodel2BR,2BA$1.70
Willowbrook Apartments2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.43
780 E Alexander Ave780 E Alexander Ave3BR,1BA$1.73
Village TerraceTuscany2BR,2BA$1.68
Merced StationB12BR,2BA$1.43
The Retreat at MercedTwo Bedroom/One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.10
1680-1695 Ellen Ave1685-D2BR,1BA$1.70
35 W 23rd St35 W 23rd St1BR,1BA$1.64

Frequently Asked Questions about Merced County

What type of rentals are currently available in Merced County?

There are currently 560 Apartments for Rent in Merced County, CA with pricing that ranges from $599 to $2,850. There are also 142 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merced County ranging from $550 to $3,500.

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 $3,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,937.

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 $1,170 to $2,550, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,100 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $599.

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