As of July 20, 2026, Merced, California has 26 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 244 section 8 apartments, 118 public housing buildings and 1341 approved low-income housing units. There is 1 Housing Authority that serves the area and their contact information can be found below.
The Project Has 116 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
The Project Has 2 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.
Alamar Apartments I Has 24 Units Available
Alamar Apartments Ii Has 80 Units Available
Childs Avenue Apartments Has 27 Units Available
Gateway Terrace Has 132 Units Available
Gateway Terrace Has 66 Units Available
Glen Haven Park Has 5 Units Available
Glenhaven Park Has 15 Units Available
Grove Apartments Has 204 Units Available
The County of Merced Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Merced County for 2026.
The best apartments in Merced, CA are Glenhaven Park , Gateway Terrace , Scattered Sites , Childs Avenue Apartments and Gateway Terrace
The average property rent in Merced, CA is $1,702.
The price range for a studio apartment in Merced, CA is between $795 and $1,193. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $927 and $1,391. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $1,136 and $1,704. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $1,596 and $2,394. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Merced, CA is between $1,928 and $2,892. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 19 July, 2026 for the properties in Merced, CA
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