Downtown Merced

Merced, CA

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Downtown Merced - Merced, CA

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A bustling metropolis surrounded by mountainous terrain

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Sitting between San Jose and the Sierra National Forest, the city of Merced features a distinct downtown district with local restaurants, markets, and small businesses. In Downtown Merced, residents have access to the Merced Multicultural Arts Center and the Merced County Courthouse Museum. Kids love the Merced’s Applegate Park Zoo, and parents adore the excellent public schools such as Herbert Hoover Middle School.

The Michael O. Sullivan Bike Path sits along the creek and is a major perk for cyclers in the area. Commuters are pleased with the city as well for its convenience highway access and Amtrak station. Though Merced is a bustling metropolis, it has a secluded feel, surrounded by mountainous terrain and dense forests. A few miles outside of Downtown, venture over to the Merced National Wildlife Refuge, featuring 10 acres of wetlands and grasslands, wildlife sightings, and beautiful views.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Merced is $668 for a studio, $930 for one bedroom, $949 for two bedrooms, and $1,178 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Merced has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 414 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $668/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 513 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $930/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 701 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $949/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 750 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,178/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

85

Very Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

65

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.