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Highlights

  • Sport court
  • Shimmering swimming pool
  • Garden setting
  • Superb community amenities
  • Three uniquely designed floor plans
  • Residential neighborhood

Location

1287 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348, USA
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Management

GSF Properties, Inc

Leasing office

(209) 580-4990

Property Overview

Lincoln Gardens offers an overall Zumper expert rating of 8.3, reflecting its appeal as a prime rental option. The property excels in price, amenities, and location, receiving scores of 9 out of 10 in each category, showcasing its competitive pricing and impressive features. Notably, residents can enjoy a sport court, shimmering swimming pool, and stunning garden setting, all within a superb residential community, along with comprehensive transparency in its property description.

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Zumper Expert Rating

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

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2x1 Upstairs2 bed1 bath920 sqft$1,500–$1,550 /mo2 units availableWelcome To Your New Home Your search for great apartment living in Merced, California is over. You have found Lincoln Gardens Apartments. Our beautiful apartment community is nested in a residential neighborhood with easy access to Santa Fe Drive, the 99 Freeway, and public transportation. Our convenient location puts local parks, bike trails, schools, abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions all just minutes away. The Merced Mall, Target, Food 4 Less, Walmart, Black Rascal Creek Bikeway, and more are within walking distance of our perfectly situated community. At Lincoln Gardens you can choose from three uniquely designed floor plans. Each of our two bedroom apartment homes feature an all electric kitchen, hardwood floors, extra storage, walk-in closets, washer and dryer connections, and a private balcony or patio. Our downstairs units include a private gated yard to make life more convenient and enjoyable for you. Lincoln Gardens offers residents access to superb community amenities that fit any lifestyle. Relax by our shimmering swimming pool, let off some steam using our sport court, entertain family and friends with a barbecue picnic, or take a stroll around our community which is beautifully landscaped in a garden setting with gazebos. We welcome you to tour our website and see for yourself why Lincoln Gardens is the perfect place to call home.
2x1 Downstairs2 bed1 bath920 sqft$1,590 /mo2 units availableWelcome To Lincoln Gardens Enjoy Comfort, Style and Serenity. Your search for great apartment living in Merced California is over! Lincoln Gardens apartments is a beautiful community nestled in a residential neighborhood with easy access to Santa Fe Drive, the 99 Freeway, and public transportation. Our convenient location puts local parks, bike trails, schools, and abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions all just minutes away. If location and convenience are essential to your lifestyle, you've come to the right place. At Lincoln Gardens you can choose from three uniquely designed floor plans. Our two-bedroom apartments for rent feature an all-electric kitchen, pantry, hardwood floors, walk-in closets, and a balcony or patio. In select apartments, there are washer and dryer connections and extra storage. The downstairs residences include a personal gated yard to make life more convenient and enjoyable. We are a pet-friendly community, so your four-legged companions are welcome. Relax by our shimmering swimming pool, let off some steam on our basketball court, entertain friends and neighbors with a barbecue picnic, or stroll around our beautifully landscaped community in a garden with gazebos. Our other superb community amenities include assigned parking, covered parking, gated access, and guest parking. We welcome you to tour our website and see why Lincoln Gardens apartments are in Merced, CA, is the perfect place to call home.

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About Lincoln Gardens

HomeApartments in Merced Lincoln Gardens

Welcome To Lincoln Gardens Enjoy Comfort, Style and Serenity. Your search for great apartment living in Merced California is over! Lincoln Gardens apartments is a beautiful community nestled in a residential neighborhood with easy access to Santa Fe Drive, the 99 Freeway, and public transportation. Our convenient location puts local parks, bike trails, schools, and abundant shopping, dining, and entertainment attractions all just minutes away. If location and convenience are essential to your lifestyle, you've come to the right place. At Lincoln Gardens you can choose from three uniquely designed floor plans. Our two-bedroom apartments for rent feature an all-electric kitchen, pantry, hardwood floors, walk-in closets, and a balcony or patio. In select apartments, there are washer and dryer connections and extra storage. The downstairs residences include a personal gated yard to make life more convenient and enjoyable. We are a pet-friendly community, so your four-legged companions are welcome. Relax by our shimmering swimming pool, let off some steam on our basketball court, entertain friends and neighbors with a barbecue picnic, or stroll around our beautifully landscaped community in a garden with gazebos. Our other superb community amenities include assigned parking, covered parking, gated access, and guest parking. We welcome you to tour our website and see why Lincoln Gardens apartments are in Merced, CA, is the perfect place to call 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, Lincoln Gardens is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Lincoln Gardens 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 Lincoln Gardens
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.
Lincoln Gardens 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.
Lincoln Gardens goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including dishwasher. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Lincoln Gardens 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.
Lincoln Gardens 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 Lincoln Gardens 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.

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Rent trends in Merced

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Lincoln Gardens to be 7% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Merced.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Merced
A table of studio rental data trends in Merced
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$900
October 2023$896
November 2023$833
December 2023$829
January 2024$806
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$1,028

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2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$61,800/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $61,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms median monthly rent price of $1,545.
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Schools near Lincoln Gardens

Merced City School District Community Day

601 mercy ave

merced, CA, 95340

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Neighborhood

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

Getting around Merced near 1287 Loughborough Dr

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

7/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 1287 Loughborough Dr, Merced

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

7/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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