Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Merced, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Merced, CA rent slipped 4.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,766/month. Renters today are paying $83 less per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Merced sits 7.0% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 170 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Merced run around $925/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,100/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,399/month. Larger units reach $2,300/month for 4+ bedrooms.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,100/month and apartments for $1,295/month. Apartments make up 39.8% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Merced
$1,766/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Merced is $1,766 per month as of October 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $133 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merced
170
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merced rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merced, CA
Average rent prices in Merced have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Merced, CA
Rent prices in Merced vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merced is $1,295, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Merced run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 | No Change | 10% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 |  2% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,399 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 2% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merced, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | No Change | 5% | |
Condos | $1,220 | 27% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,100 | 2% | 2% | |
Rooms | $650 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last year
2%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merced, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last year
5%
Condos
Average rent
$1,220
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$650
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merced, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Merced, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merced and Atwater by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merced
7%lower than the national median
19%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merced, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Atwater, CA.
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Discover rentals in Merced, CA
5d+ ago
1595 Ronnie Ct, Merced, CA 95341
1 bed
2 baths
$640
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 14
1d ago
1577 Ellen Ct, Merced, CA 95341
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
243 W 20th St, Merced, CA 95340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merced
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Price dropped $200Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
3786 Horizons Ave, Merced, CA 95348
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,758–$2,280
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
2645 5th Ave #1, Merced, CA 95340
2 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 26
1d ago
3779 Horizons Ave, Merced, CA 95348
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,600–$1,905
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
3786 Horizons Ave, Merced, CA 95348
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,758–$2,280
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,599
Price dropped $151Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 6
9h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,805
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Aug 22
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,599
Price dropped $151Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
3d ago
2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
5 beds
3.5 baths
$2,599
Price dropped $151Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 13
5d+ ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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Frequently asked questions for Merced, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Merced rental market.
How much is rent in Merced?
The average rent in Merced is $1,766 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merced?
Average rent prices in Merced have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Merced rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merced is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $133 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merced?
To comfortably afford rent in Merced, you'd need to earn approximately $71,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Merced?
December offers the best rental deals in Merced, with rents running about 8.6% lower than peak summer months. July sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter can save money.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).