Rent by ZIP · Merced County
Rent in Merced, CA 95341
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,460 (+0.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,242 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,150 | $1,080 | +6.5% | $1,035–1,265 | $1,239 ±$188 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,210 | $1,170 | +3.4% | $1,089–1,331 | $1,014 ±$296 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,460 | $1,450 | +0.7% | $1,314–1,606 | $1,114 ±$89 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,010 | $1,990 | +1% | $1,809–2,211 | $1,377 ±$103 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,380 | $2,410 | -1.2% | $2,142–2,618 | $1,341 ±$370 |
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 95341
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95340 | Merced | $1,420 | $1,273 |
| 95338 | Mariposa | $1,440 | $1,237 |
| 95337 | Manteca | $2,460 | $2,207 |
| 95345 | Midpines | $1,490 | – |
| 95336 | Manteca | $2,160 | $1,826 |
| 95346 | Mi Wuk Village | $1,840 | – |
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.