Rent by ZIP · Merced County
Rent in Merced, CA 95340
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,420 (+1.4% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,317 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,120 | $1,040 | +7.7% | $1,008–1,232 | $871 ±$108 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,180 | $1,130 | +4.4% | $1,062–1,298 | $961 ±$146 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,420 | $1,400 | +1.4% | $1,278–1,562 | $1,273 ±$94 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,950 | $1,930 | +1% | $1,755–2,145 | $1,670 ±$163 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,320 | $2,330 | -0.4% | $2,088–2,552 | $2,095 ±$276 |
Small Area FMRs for the Merced, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Merced, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,517.
What renters pay in 95340
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95341 | Merced | $1,460 | $1,114 |
| 95338 | Mariposa | $1,440 | $1,237 |
| 95337 | Manteca | $2,460 | $2,207 |
| 95336 | Manteca | $2,160 | $1,826 |
| 95345 | Midpines | $1,490 | – |
| 95334 | Livingston | $1,670 | $1,128 |
Fair Market Rents across Merced County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.