Merced Station
2980 E Yosemite Ave,
Merced, CA 95340
$574 - $1,154
2-4 Beds
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University of California, Merced Merced, CA
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UCM
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UC Merced
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The University of California Merced initially opened in 2005 as the newest campus in the University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century. UC Merced continues to grow, serving as a major base of advanced research, a model of sustainable design and construction, and a stimulus to economic growth and diversification throughout the region.
Adjacent to Lake Yosemite, UC Merced is convenient to numerous houses available for rent within close proximity to campus. Easy access to the Golden State Highway and the Central Yosemite Highway makes for straightforward commutes and travels from the UCM campus.
Almost 200 student clubs and organizations, research and internship opportunities, NAIA Division II Bobcat athletics, and on-campus events contribute to UCM’s vibrant atmosphere. The City of Merced offers many options for outdoor recreation in addition to a number of community events and festivals. Downtown Merced is teeming with quaint shops, cafes, eateries, historic buildings, and cultural centers. Destinations like Yosemite National Park, San Francisco, and San Jose are all less than three hours’ driving distance from UCM too.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Merced, CA is $773 for a studio, $1,226 for one bedroom, $1,494 for two bedrooms, and $1,711 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Merced has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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402 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$773/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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630 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,226/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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928 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,494/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,115 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,711/month
Average Rent
Learn More About University of California, Merced
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of California, Merced - Merced, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in University of California, Merced - Merced, CA (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
10
/ 100
Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
30
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Few to No Shops Nearby
Shopping
10
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of California, Merced - Merced, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
20
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
Allan Peterson Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
690 Students
Public
Grades K-5
1,055 Students
Public
Grades K-5
1,055 Students
Public
Grades K-8
912 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,073 Students
Public
Grades K-8
912 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
629 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,793 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,943 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,917 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Yosemite Lake
- Applegate Park Zoo
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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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.