Rent in Atwater, CA
A 2-bedroom in Atwater, CA (ZIP 95301) typically rents for about $1,160 a month, with a range of $1,160–$1,517. Owner-occupied homes in Merced County pay about 0.67% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,087 | $1,087–$1,200 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $956 | $956–$1,262 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,160 | $1,160–$1,517 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,529 | $1,529–$2,087 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,856 | $1,856–$2,477 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Atwater ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Atwater, CA?
- About $1,160 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,160–$1,517. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Atwater, CA?
- About $956 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $956–$1,262. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Atwater, CA?
- About $1,529 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,529–$2,087. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Atwater, CA?
- About $1,087 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,087–$1,200. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Atwater, CA?
- About $1,856 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,856–$2,477. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Atwater, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Merced County pay a typical 0.67% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Atwater rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).