3 rentals in Merced

Rental Listings in Merced, CA

$2,800

FOR RENT

1217 Cathedral Creek Court, Merced, CA 95340

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,939 sqft

$2,300

FOR RENT

118 Montage Drive, Merced, CA 95348

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,275 sqft

$2,640

FOR RENT

623 Phelps, Merced, CA 95348

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,245 sqft

About Merced, CA Real Estate

Merced is home to UC Merced and gateway to Yosemite National Park. Features affordable housing and growing university community.

Today, Merced has 3 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,640/mo, typically leasing in about 27 days.

Top Rated Schools in Merced

7McSwain Elementaryelementary
6Allan Peterson Elementaryelementary
6Donn B. Chenoweth Elementaryelementary
6Farmdale Elementaryelementary
6Herbert H. Cruickshank Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
6Pioneer Elementaryelementary

Why Live in Merced?

UC Merced
Yosemite gateway
Affordable housing
Growing community

Popular Neighborhoods in Merced

Bear Creek North Merced South Merced University Neighborhood Franklin-Beachwood

Merced Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$1,995/mo

$2.5K$2.2K$2K$1.8K

Nov 25

May 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.8 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 3 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)

Balanced (3–6 mo)

Renter's (6+ mo)

0.8

0369+

What this means for renters

Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~27 days.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Fast

Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 81% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

High Turnover

Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.

New

Active

Aging

Stale

Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in Merced

Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.

HomeownersRenters

44%

Homeowners

56%

Renters

Homeownership is 11.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

27,482 households (2023)

Median Rent by Bedroom

Rent increases with bedroom count, with moderate premiums for additional space.

2 Bed

$2,300

3 Bed

$2,800

4 Bed

$2,640

Each additional bedroom adds about $170/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.

Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$500/mo)

Rent Reductions

High Activity

1 listings have reduced their rent

33% of active listings

Average reduction: 0.4% (~$11/mo)

A significant share of landlords are reducing rents—this suggests a softening rental market where renters have strong negotiating leverage.

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3 rentals in Merced

Rental Listings in Merced, CA

$2,800

FOR RENT

1217 Cathedral Creek Court, Merced, CA 95340

3 beds · 2 baths · 1,939 sqft

$2,300

FOR RENT

118 Montage Drive, Merced, CA 95348

2 beds · 2 baths · 1,275 sqft

$2,640

FOR RENT

623 Phelps, Merced, CA 95348

4 beds · 3 baths · 2,245 sqft

About Merced, CA Real Estate

Merced is home to UC Merced and gateway to Yosemite National Park. Features affordable housing and growing university community.

Today, Merced has 3 homes for rent at a median rent of $2,640/mo, typically leasing in about 27 days.

Top Rated Schools in Merced

7McSwain Elementaryelementary
6Allan Peterson Elementaryelementary
6Donn B. Chenoweth Elementaryelementary
6Farmdale Elementaryelementary
6Herbert H. Cruickshank Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
6Pioneer Elementaryelementary

Why Live in Merced?

UC Merced
Yosemite gateway
Affordable housing
Growing community

Popular Neighborhoods in Merced

Bear Creek North Merced South Merced University Neighborhood Franklin-Beachwood

Merced Rental Pulse

Median Rent

$1,995/mo

$2.5K$2.2K$2K$1.8K

Nov 25

May 26

Months of Rental Inventory

Estimated time to lease all rentals at the current leasing pace

0.8 months of supply

Landlord's Market

With only 3 active rentals, supply is tight.

Landlord's (<3 mo)

Balanced (3–6 mo)

Renter's (6+ mo)

0.8

0369+

What this means for renters

Rentals are leasing quickly—inventory is tight, competition is strong, and renters have limited room to negotiate. Rentals typically lease in ~27 days.

● Landlord's: high demand● Balanced: steady pace● Renter's: more leverage

Rental Velocity

How fast rentals are leasing

Fast

Rentals are leasing quickly—be prepared to apply fast when you find a good fit. Leasing 81% faster than 6 months ago.

● <30d: Landlords● 30–45d: Balanced● 45d+: Renters

Rental Inventory Distribution

High Turnover

Rentals are being leased quickly—most listings move within 30 days, signaling strong renter demand.

New

Active

Aging

Stale

Under 30 days → competitive—act quicklyOver 60 days → potential negotiation opportunities

Housing Tenure in Merced

Renting is more common here than statewide—this market has more rental inventory and transient residents.

HomeownersRenters

44%

Homeowners

56%

Renters

Homeownership is 11.5% lower than the California average (55.5%)

Higher renter rates typically mean more rental inventory and neighborhood turnover.

27,482 households (2023)

Median Rent by Bedroom

Rent increases with bedroom count, with moderate premiums for additional space.

2 Bed

$2,300

3 Bed

$2,800

4 Bed

$2,640

Each additional bedroom adds about $170/mo to rent on average, with larger units commanding higher premiums.

Largest increase: 2 → 3 bedrooms (+$500/mo)

Rent Reductions

High Activity

1 listings have reduced their rent

33% of active listings

Average reduction: 0.4% (~$11/mo)

A significant share of landlords are reducing rents—this suggests a softening rental market where renters have strong negotiating leverage.

Have questions about Merced?

Connect with a local specialist

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