Merced, CA rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Merced, CA is $2,062.
$2,062
+$62
+$187
272
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $582 to $6,500.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 2 |
| $700 | 6 |
| $800 | 3 |
| $900 | 8 |
| $1,000 | 9 |
| $1,100 | 20 |
| $1,200 | 23 |
| $1,300 | 19 |
| $1,400 | 17 |
| $1,500 | 15 |
| $1,600 | 11 |
| $1,700 | 9 |
| $1,800 | 14 |
| $1,900 | 16 |
| $2,000 | 18 |
| $2,100 | 30 |
| $2,200 | 41 |
| $2,300 | 39 |
| $2,400 | 23 |
| $2,500 | 20 |
| $2,600 | 13 |
| $2,700 | 7 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 1 |
| $3,000 | 1 |
| $3,100 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300 | 1 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $4,900 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $187 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,895 | $1,895 |
| Feb | $1,895 | $1,950 |
| Mar | $1,780 | $1,967 |
| Apr | $1,769 | $2,000 |
| May | $1,895 | $2,000 |
| Jun | $1,900 | $2,000 |
| Jul | $2,050 | $1,782 |
| Aug | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Sep | $1,850 | No data |
| Oct | $1,900 | No data |
| Nov | $1,895 | No data |
| Dec | $1,865 | No data |
Market temperature
The Merced, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Merced, CA is 2% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Merced, CA?
The average rent in Merced, CA is $2,062.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Merced, CA?
Houses in Merced, CA rent between $582 - $6,500 with an average rent of $2,062.
3. How has the rent in Merced, CA changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Merced, CA increased by $187
4. How much has the rent in Merced, CA increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Merced, CA increased by $62
5. How many available rentals are there in Merced, CA?
There are currently 272 rentals available in Merced, CA.
6. How do rent prices in Merced, CA compare with the national average?
The average rent in Merced, CA is $2,062 — 1.81% lower the national average of $2,100.