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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Patio or balcony
  • Quality living
  • Tranquil neighborhood
  • Friendly, professional staff

Location

200 Seneca St, Merced, CA 95340, USA
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Sahara Apartments

Leasing office

(209) 285-1577

Property Overview

Sahara Apartments receives a strong overall rating, with especially high marks for price, amenities, and location, along with a solid trustworthiness score. It offers quality living in a tranquil neighborhood with friendly, professional staff, patio or balcony options, and is noted for pet friendliness and work-from-home appeal thanks to nearby pet services, coworking spaces, natural light, and a quiet environment.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

111 bed1 bath650 sqft$1,395 /mo3 units available

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Amenities for Sahara Apartments

Apartment Amenities

BalconyCarpet
Ceiling FanDining Room Ceiling Fan
Double VanitiesDownstairs
Grey CabinetsLarge Patio or Balcony
Newly RenovatedRecessed Lighting
Rich Carpet Master BedroomStainless Steel Kitchen
Updated FixturesUpgraded Countertops
Vertical BlindsWalk-in Closet

Appliances

All Appliances IncludedDishwasher
RefrigeratorStove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Smoke-free

Grounds

Covered CarportSwimming Pool

Other

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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

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About Sahara Apartments

HomeApartments in Merced Sahara Apartments

Sahara Apartments is a beautifully landscaped community nestled in a tranquil neighborhood located in Merced, CA. This property offers spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments and is in an unbeatable location. UC Merced is only a short 3 mile drive and Cat Tracks is easily accessible. We are also very close to the Merced Mall, premier area restaurants, and other fine retail shops. Our apartment homes offer plenty of amenities including a patio or balcony for enjoying evenings with friends, neighbors, or family. Sahara is tailored to your highest standards and we value each and everyone of our residents. Our friendly, professional staff takes great pride in making Sahara Apartments a wonderful place to call home. Quality living starts here. Stop by today and find all that awaits you! We are sure that you will be pleasantly pleased!


Sahara Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 6 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 Sahara Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Merced

1-bedroom apartments at Sahara Apartments cost about 27% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Merced.

Median rents as of Aug 8 2026.
Merced
A table of studio rental data trends in Merced
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$899
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$988
February 2026$975
March 2026$1,000
April 2026$1,000
May 2026$1,000
June 2026$1,000
July 2026$950
August 2026$1,000

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$55,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $55,800 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,395.
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Schools near Sahara Apartments

Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School

3200 parsons ave

merced, CA, 95340

K-6Public
B

Merced City School District Community Day

601 mercy ave

merced, CA, 95340

K-6Public
B+

Merced County Special Education

632 w 13th st

merced, CA, 95341

K-12Public

Valley Community School Merced Campus

1850 wardrobe ave

merced, CA, 95341

K-12Public

McSwain Elementary School

922 scott rd

merced, CA, 95341

K-8Public
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 200 Seneca St

Walking

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

Driving

8/10
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

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 200 Seneca St, Merced

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 200 Seneca St

Save Mart
150 W Olive Ave
Raley's
3550 G St
Sprouts Farmers Market
171 E Yosemite Ave
A & M Market
402 W 23rd St
Food 4 Less
1115 W Olive Ave

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