Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of California Merced, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Merced

$2,150/mo

increased by82%

vs previous year

The average rent in Merced is $2,150 per month as of June 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Merced

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Merced rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of California Merced, CA

Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 82% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of California Merced, CA

Rent prices in Merced vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merced is $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Merced run $1,225 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,095

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,137

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,625

-

78%

3 bedroom

$2,150

-

7%

4 bedroom

$2,350

-

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,137

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,625

Last year

78%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,350

Last year

28%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of California 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.

Discover rentals in University of California Merced, CA

313 Sullivan Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merced

House for rent

Available Jun 15

95340 Merced Mall - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merced

For UC students. 5 min UC Merced.

95340 Merced Mall, Merced, CA 95340

4 beds

3 baths

$750

House for rent

Available Jul 1

2591-2597glen - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

2591-2597glen

2591 2591 - 2597 Glen Avenue, Merced, CA 95340

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

244 W Alexander Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merced

244 W Alexander Ave

244 W Alexander Ave, Merced, CA 95348

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for University of California Merced, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Merced rental market.

How much is rent in Merced?

The average rent in Merced is $2,150 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Merced?

Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 82% since last year.

How does Merced rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Merced is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Merced?

To comfortably afford rent in Merced, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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