Rent by ZIP · Merced County
Rent in Merced, CA 95348
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,860 (+1.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,551 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,470 | $1,370 | +7.3% | $1,323–1,617 | $1,537 ±$192 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,550 | $1,480 | +4.7% | $1,395–1,705 | $1,243 ±$139 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,840 | +1.1% | $1,674–2,046 | $1,448 ±$70 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,560 | $2,530 | +1.2% | $2,304–2,816 | $1,677 ±$219 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,040 | $3,060 | -0.7% | $2,736–3,344 | $1,880 ±$262 |
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 95348
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95346 | Mi Wuk Village | $1,840 | – |
| 95350 | Modesto | $1,790 | $1,578 |
| 95345 | Midpines | $1,490 | – |
| 95351 | Modesto | $1,620 | $1,435 |
| 95354 | Modesto | $1,730 | $1,591 |
| 95341 | Merced | $1,460 | $1,114 |
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.