Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Merced, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Merced, CA rent slipped 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Renters today are paying $96 less per month on average than last year despite a 3.4% month-over-month increase in September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Merced sits 5.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 170 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,000/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,138/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,300/month in Merced, showing variation by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses command a median rent of $2,150/month compared to $1,295/month for apartments, with houses making up 60% of total rentals in Merced.
Median rent
Median rent in Merced
$1,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Merced is $1,800 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merced
170
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merced rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merced, CA
Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Merced run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,000 | 3% |  8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,137 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 1% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,300 | No Change | 8% |
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 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,472 | 3% | - | |
Houses | $2,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $800 | 10% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,137
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
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 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
10%
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
5%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merced, CA is 34% higher than the median rent in Atwater, CA.
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Discover rentals in Merced, CA
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
313 Sullivan Dr, Merced, CA 95348
4 beds
3 baths
$550
House for rent
Available Aug 2
3d ago
1595 Ronnie Ct, Merced, CA 95341
1 bed
2 baths
$640
House for rent
Available Sep 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
95340 Merced Mall, Merced, CA 95340
4 beds
3 baths
$800
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,250
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3786 Horizons Ave, Merced, CA 95348
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,758–$2,280
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Merced
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 12
3d ago
House for rent in Merced
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,800
House for rent
Available Sep 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merced
2 beds
2 baths
$1,775
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3786 Horizons Ave, Merced, CA 95348
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,758–$2,280
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 7
7h ago
3044 G St, Merced, CA 95340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,650
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2813 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 7
4d ago
777 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348
2 beds
1 bath
$1,181
Apartment for rent
14h ago
2813 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348
3 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Merced
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
House for rent
3d ago
3270 Meadows Ave, Merced, CA 95348
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
777 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348
2 beds
1 bath
$1,181
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2560 Midge Ave, Merced, CA 95340
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 7
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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 $1,800 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merced?
Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Merced rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merced is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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).