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Merced Apartments
Last updated March 28 2024 at 4:21 PM

Merced, CA
51 Apartments for Rent

Merced Apartment Renter's Guide

Overview


Population: 83,676
Population Density: 3,602.6 people/sq mile
Median Age: 30
Percentage of Family Households: 72%
Median Annual Income: $52,127 / year
Median Rent: $1,154 / month

What locals are saying

The Google Earth view of Merced looks like somebody dropped a bunch of buildings into the middle of farmland. That's kind of what it is. Located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, known to locals as the Central Valley, Merced is a city in flux. There’s good, and there’s bad, like in all cities. Let’s get the bad stuff out of the way first, and then go about this here apartment hunt, eh?

If you’re considering moving to Merced from a big city, get ready for a much slower pace

Merced Demographics


How diverse is Merced?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Merced is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Merced are Hispanic Or Latino (55.5%), White (23%), Asian (12.4%), Black Or African American (5.7%), Two Or More (2.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.7%), Other (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Merced residents?

The median age in Merced is 30 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

How diverse is Merced?

The representation of ethnic minorities in Merced is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Merced are Hispanic Or Latino (55.5%), White (23%), Asian (12.4%), Black Or African American (5.7%), Two Or More (2.7%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.7%), Other (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).

What does the age breakdown look like for Merced residents?

The median age in Merced is 30 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.

Merced Crime


Overall Crime

Above Average
Overall crime in Merced is above average in comparison to the national average.

Violent Crime

Above Average
The level of violent crime in Merced is above average compared to the national average violent crime rate.

Property Crime

Above Average
The level of property crime in Merced is above average compared to the national average property crime rate.

Top Schools in Merced


Elementary Schools

6 /10
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
720 Students
10 Reviews
720
Students
10 Reviews
6 /10
Luther Burbank Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
619 Students
6 Reviews
619
Students
6 Reviews
6 /10
Allan Peterson Elementary School
Public
K-6
Public
K-6
609 Students
7 Reviews
609
Students
7 Reviews

Middle Schools

5 /10
Weaver Middle School
Public
6-8
Public
6-8
930 Students
7 Reviews
930
Students
7 Reviews
4 /10
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
550 Students
6 Reviews
550
Students
6 Reviews
3 /10
Herbert Hoover Middle School
Public
7-8
Public
7-8
605 Students
5 Reviews
605
Students
5 Reviews

High Schools

4 /10
Golden Valley High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,752 Students
4 Reviews
1,752
Students
4 Reviews
4 /10
Merced High School
Public
9-12
Public
9-12
1,723 Students
6 Reviews
1,723
Students
6 Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How much is rent in Merced?

Apartment Rentals in Merced start at $900/month.

How can I find a pet-friendly apartment in Merced?

You can use the pet-friendly filter to find Merced apartments that allow pets.

How much should I pay for rent in Merced?

The answer to this question depends on your household income and a couple of other factors. You can use our Rent Calculator to figure out how much you should spend on rent in Merced.

How can I find off-campus housing in Merced?

You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Merced. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include California State University-Stanislaus, California State University-Fresno, and Fresno City College.