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Highlights

  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Built-in microwave
  • Large pool
  • Gated community
  • Refrigerator
  • Pool area

Location

2918 R St #B, Merced, CA 95348, USA
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Management

Bear Creek Terrace Apartments

Leasing office

(209) 383-3549

Property Overview

Bear Creek Terrace offers a strong overall rating of 8.3, reflecting its competitiveness in both price and value at 9 out of 10, alongside a remarkable amenities rating also at 9. The property features such as vaulted ceilings and a large pool enhance its appeal, while an excellent location rating underscores its proximity to essential amenities. Additionally, the trustworthiness score of 8 out of 10 indicates transparency in management, ensuring potential renters have a clear understanding of what to expect.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Bear Creek Terrace is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bear Creek Terrace has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Fireplace

Floor plans

2x2 - 15382 bed2 bath1,538 sqft$1,950 /mo2 units availableCome enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle! Come fall in love with our Luxurious 2 bedroom 2 bath patio homes! With over 1500 square feet to satisfy your needs! We offer vaulted ceilings, brand new elegant light fixtures, washer and dryer hook ups, wood burning fire places, desirable dry bar, large bedroom sizes, plenty of closet space, spacious kitchen area AND dinning room! Kitchen comes with a refrigerator, stove, built in microwave and pantry! Not to mention our large and cozy patios perfect for a nice outdoor BBQ or a perfect play yard for a pet :) YES we accept our furry friends as well :) We pay for water, sewage and garbage and provide the lawn care of our gorgeous community! last but not least we have a wonderful pool area with a large pool and spa! Did i forget to mention we are a gated community! COME ON SPOIL YOURSELF make Bear Creek Terrace your new home! Come take a tour of YOUR new home!

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Amenities for Bear Creek Terrace

Apartment Amenities

Dry BarFireplace
Water

Appliances

DishwasherIn-Unit Laundry
Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Stove & Microwave

Building

Sewer

Services

Garbage
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About Bear Creek Terrace

HomeApartments in Merced Bear Creek Terrace

Come enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle! Come fall in love with our Luxurious 2 bedroom 2 bath patio homes! With over 1500 square feet to satisfy your needs! We offer vaulted ceilings, brand new elegant light fixtures, washer and dryer hook ups, wood burning fire places, desirable dry bar, large bedroom sizes, plenty of closet space, spacious kitchen area AND dinning room! Kitchen comes with a refrigerator, stove, built in microwave and pantry! Not to mention our large and cozy patios perfect for a nice outdoor BBQ or a perfect play yard for a pet :) YES we accept our furry friends as well :) We pay for water, sewage and garbage and provide the lawn care of our gorgeous community! last but not least we have a wonderful pool area with a large pool and spa! Did i forget to mention we are a gated community! COME ON SPOIL YOURSELF make Bear Creek Terrace your new home! Come take a tour of YOUR new home!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Bear Creek Terrace is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Bear Creek Terrace has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Bear Creek Terrace
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Bear Creek Terrace stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Bear Creek Terrace goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Bear Creek Terrace receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Bear Creek Terrace is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Bear Creek Terrace does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Bear Creek Terrace compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 641 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Fireplace
Upgraded in-unit features

Considerations

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Rent trends in Merced

2-bedroom apartments at Bear Creek Terrace cost about 37% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Merced.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Merced
A table of studio rental data trends in Merced
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$875
March 2024$949
April 2024$1,084
May 2024$1,116
June 2024$895
July 2024$946
August 2024$898
September 2024$985
October 2024$1,096
November 2024$1,023
December 2024$940
January 2025$1,056
February 2025$1,012
March 2025$960
April 2025$975
May 2025$1,032
June 2025$934
July 2025$980
August 2025$987
September 2025$1,034
October 2025$1,015
November 2025$973
December 2025$942
January 2026$985

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 2918 R St #B?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$78,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $78,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,950.
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Schools near Bear Creek Terrace

Luther Burbank Elementary School

609 e alexander ave

merced, CA, 95340

K-6Public
B

Merced City School District Community Day

601 mercy ave

merced, CA, 95340

K-6Public
B+
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Merced near 2918 R St #B

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2918 R St #B, Merced

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 2918 R St #B

Food 4 Less
1115 W Olive Ave
FoodMaxx
1300 W Olive Ave
A & M Market
402 W 23rd St
Save Mart
150 W Olive Ave
Grocery Outlet
1125 W Main St

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