What's the average rent in Merced, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Merced, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Merced, CA is $1,800 per month, which is 6% lower than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,800

-2.7%-$50 decrease month-over-month

-7.7%-$150 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

284

APARTMENTS

$1,413

HOUSES

$2,200

TOWNHOUSES

$1,400

As of May 2026, townhomes are the most affordable rental option in Merced, CA at $1,400 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,200 per month. Apartments average $1,413 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,195
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$1,800

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Merced, CA is $1,195 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,400
3 Bedrooms	$2,050
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Merced, CA is $1,400 per month, followed by $2,050 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,150
2 Bedrooms	$1,550
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	$1,500
All	$1,450

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is $1,150 per month, followed by $1,550 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,900 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,050
2 Bedrooms	$1,775
3 Bedrooms	$2,000
4 Bedrooms	$2,300
All	$2,200

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Merced, CA is $1,050 per month, followed by $1,775 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,000 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,300 for a 4 bedroom house.