Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Average rent in
University of California Merced, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on September 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Merced
$2,100/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Merced is $2,100 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $200 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merced
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merced rentals at each price point
Rent trends in University of California Merced, CA
Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 2% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Merced run $1,240 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | - |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | - | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | - | - | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | - | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,350 | - | 19% |
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 University of California Merced, CA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,350 | - | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | - | No Change | |
Rooms | $650 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,350
Last year
19%
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 University of California Merced, CA.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,350
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Rooms
Average rent
$650
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
313 Sullivan Dr, Merced, CA 95348
4 beds
3 baths
$550
House for rent
Available Aug 2
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
777 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348
2 beds
1 bath
$1,181
Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Merced
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Merced
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
4 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Merced
4 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,650
$2,400
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 6
18h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 7
5h ago
House for rent in Merced
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
$2,000
Price drop
House for rent
20h ago
3044 G St, Merced, CA 95340
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 7
5d+ ago
777 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348
2 beds
1 bath
$1,181
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2813 Park Ave, Merced, CA 95348
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merced
5 beds
3 baths
$2,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
777 Loughborough Dr, Merced, CA 95348
2 beds
1 bath
$1,181
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Sep 12
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 7
4h ago
1411 1411 - 1441 Yosemite Parkway, Merced, CA 95340
Studio
1 bath
$850
Apartment 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 $2,100 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merced?
Average rent prices in Merced have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Merced rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merced is 11% 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 $84,000/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).