What is the average rent in Merced Heights?

Current residents of Merced Heights pay a median rent of $3,146/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.

What income do I need to rent in Merced Heights?

At the 30% rule, the $3,146/mo median that current residents of Merced Heights pay (Census estimate) takes about $125,840 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.

How many people rent in Merced Heights?

39% of Merced Heights's 5,301 residents rent rather than own.

How many rentals are available in Merced Heights right now?

2 rentals are available in Merced Heights right now, across the 2 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.

Is Merced Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?

By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Merced Heights's $3,146/mo median is 19% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

Apartments for rent in Merced Heights, priced and graded.

Current residents of Merced Heights pay a median of $3,146/mo (Census estimate) — 19% above the SF Bay Area average and 125% above the national one. 39% of the 5,301 people here rent. Fairway tracks 2 Merced Heights properties across 9 sources, refreshed hourly.

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How much is rent in Merced Heights?

No. of beds	Median	% of rentals	Units available	Find places
1 Bedroom	$2,100/mo	50%	1	Find places →
3+ Bedroom	$1,350/mo	50%	1	Find places →

Medians: live listings in Fairway's rental index for Merced Heights, computed at page load. Availability refreshed continuously.

Rent affordability

Household income

$/yr

Comfortable is the 30% rule; landlords here typically require 2.5–3× the monthly rent in gross income.

Who rents in Merced Heights

Census Rent Data

Rent Distribution

How much residents in Merced Heights pay in rent (Census data).

Under $500

14%

$500–$999

$1,500–$1,999

$2,000+

75%

Is Merced Heights a good place to live?

Yes: Merced Heights grades A overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.

Neighborhood Grades

Public SchoolsA-

Cost of LivingD+

Safety—

NightlifeA+

Outdoor ActivitiesA

WalkabilityA

Compare Nearby Neighborhoods

NeighborhoodAsking rentListings availableOverall

Merced Heights—2A

Outer Mission$4,3504B+

Parkmerced$3,39510A

Ingleside—0A

Oceanview—2A-

Ingleside Terraces—1A

Stonestown—1A+

Mt. Davidson Manor—0A

Westwood Park—0A

Demographics & Diversity

Population, age distribution, and diversity breakdown for Merced Heights.

Population5,301

Median Income$136K

Asian

55%

Hispanic

17%

White

16%

Black

Two or More

Other

Commute & Transportation

How residents of Merced Heights get to work.

Drive Alone37%

Walk/Bike2%

Work from Home28%

Housing Stock

Types of Housing

Housing type and age distribution in Merced Heights.

Home Types

Single Family

35%

Townhouse

29%

Large Apt Building

21%

Small Apt Building

14%

Home Age

2000–Present

21%

1980–1999

15%

1960–1979

1940–1959

46%

Before 1939

13%

Renting in Merced Heights, explained

What is the average rent in Merced Heights?: Current residents of Merced Heights pay a median rent of $3,146/mo (Census estimate), which includes long-held leases. Fairway has too few available listings here to state an asking rent.
Is Merced Heights a good place to live?: Yes: Merced Heights grades A overall — strongest on nightlife, weakest on cost of living.
What income do I need to rent in Merced Heights?: At the 30% rule, the $3,146/mo median that current residents of Merced Heights pay (Census estimate) takes about $125,840 a year in gross income. Asking rents for homes available now can be higher. Landlords typically ask for 2.5–3× the monthly rent.
How many people rent in Merced Heights?: 39% of Merced Heights's 5,301 residents rent rather than own.
How many rentals are available in Merced Heights right now?: 2 rentals are available in Merced Heights right now, across the 2 rental properties Fairway tracks there, refreshed continuously across our listing sources.
Is Merced Heights cheaper than the rest of SF Bay Area?: By what current residents pay (Census estimates), Merced Heights's $3,146/mo median is 19% above the SF Bay Area average; the comparison table above shows asking rents for 8 alternatives.

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