Rental GuideMerced, CA

Merced rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,700

Year Over Year Change

-7%

$136

Rentals available, last 30 days

130

Rent ranges for Merced apartments

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$2,251 - $3,000

14%

$1,501 - $2,250

44%

$751 - $1,500

39%

$0 - $750

14%

44%

39%

How has rent in Merced, CA changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Merced, CA, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,700, which is a 7.44% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Merced, CA is about $1,100. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Merced, CA is $1,400, and studios are about $850 per month.

See more Merced, CA rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Merced, CA?

schools

10,973

students

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Who lives in Merced, CA?

Gender

50% Male

50% Female

Age Range

0-19

32%

20-34

26%

35-44

11%

45-64

19%

65+

10%

Language

English

52%

Spanish

37%

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

27%

High School

46%

Bachelor's

20%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Merced, CA?

Families

39% Families

61% Single

Property

57% Renters

43% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

26%

25-50k

23%

50-75k

19%

75-100k

10%

100-150k

12%

150k+

How do residents get around Merced, CA?

Merced locals spend about 27 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Merced is through Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, 79.74 miles away.

Walking

5/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

5/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Merced are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Merced, CA

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Merced, 57% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is lower than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Merced

Pet friendly

78%Satisfaction rating

Quality schools

68%Satisfaction rating

Parks & recreation

57%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Affordable housing

Public transportation

Dating scene

Job market