Merced is southwest of Yosemite National Park just outside the Bay Area of California. Merced is filled with tall trees and rental housing neighborhoods that provide affordable rental housing to patrons. This area has many agriculture based businesses, and several attractions. People who come to this region also typically search Modesto condos for rent. Merced houses the University of California, Merced which draws in many young people who area looking for affordable apartment rentals near the campus.