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The Merian

$2,263 – $7,901/mo

  • Studio–3 bedrooms
  • 1–2.5 baths
  • 539–1,725 sq ft
  • 50 units available
601 11th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101

As of October 13, 2026, The Merian in San Diego, CA has 50 apartments for rent from $2,263 to $7,901/mo. Studios start at $2,263, one-bedrooms at $2,441, two-bedrooms at $3,239, and three-bedrooms at $5,425. The average asking rent has risen 3.8% since September 1, 2026, from $3,447 to $3,579.


Floor plans

The Merian has 50 units available across 25 floor plans: 3 studio layouts (539–542 sq ft), 11 one-bedroom layouts (595–835 sq ft), 9 two-bedroom layouts (904–1,725 sq ft), and 2 three-bedroom layouts (1,297–1,429 sq ft). Prices checked October 13, 2026.

0A

Studio • 1 Bath • 539 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,263/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0910$2,313539Nov 13
0-0410$2,263539Dec 8

0C

Studio • 1 Bath • 542 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,278/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0907$2,318542Oct 23
0-0507$2,278542Oct 30
0-1107$2,338542Nov 13

0B

Studio • 1 Bath • 540 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,533/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1607$2,533540Oct 21

Jr 1A

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 595 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,441/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0311$2,441595Oct 12
0-0411$2,451595Oct 12
0-1511$2,561595Oct 12
0-1711$2,581595Oct 12
0-0611$2,471595Nov 20

Jr 1B

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 597 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,446/mo

3 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0306$2,446597Oct 12
0-0506$2,466597Oct 30
0-1106$2,526597Oct 31

1D

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 661 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,623/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0709$2,623661Dec 31

Jr 1C

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 599 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,651/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1706$2,691599Oct 12
0-1306$2,651599Dec 11

1J

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 757 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,778/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0313$2,778757Oct 12

1F

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 673 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,780/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1104$2,810673Nov 29
0-0804$2,780673Dec 31

1G

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 676 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,835/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1413$2,835676Oct 12

1M

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 835 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,923/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0601$2,923835Oct 12

1E

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 661 Sq Ft

Starting at $2,948/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1208$2,948661Oct 12

1N

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 835 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,173/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1601$3,173835Nov 13

1L

1 Bedroom • 1 Bath • 781 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,368/mo

2 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-2107$3,388781Dec 4
0-1907$3,368781Dec 15

2A

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 904 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,239/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-2504$3,239904Nov 20

2B

2 Bedrooms • 1 Bath • 1,014 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,402/mo

5 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-2511$3,4621,014Oct 12
0-3011$3,5121,014Oct 12
0-1911$3,4021,014Oct 17
0-2111$3,4221,014Nov 6
0-2611$3,4721,014Dec 4

2K

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,219 Sq Ft

Starting at $3,989/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-2814$3,9891,219Oct 12

2M

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,253 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,079/mo

7 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0412$4,0791,253Oct 12
0-1012$4,2391,253Oct 12
0-1412$4,2791,253Oct 12
0-1512$4,2891,253Oct 12
0-0612$4,0991,253Oct 17
0-2412$4,3791,253Oct 17
0-2312$4,3691,253Oct 27

2J

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,209 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,194/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-2103$4,1941,209Oct 12

2H

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,185 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,659/mo

4 available unitsPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1605$4,6591,185Oct 12
0-1805$4,8791,185Nov 13
0-1905$4,8891,185Nov 13
0-1705$4,6691,185Nov 29

2S

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,708 Sq Ft

Starting at $4,934/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-0103$4,9341,708Oct 12

2Q

2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,653 Sq Ft

Starting at $7,671/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-3211$7,6711,653Oct 12

2V

2 Bedrooms • 2.5 Baths • 1,725 Sq Ft

Starting at $7,901/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-3205$7,9011,725Oct 24

3E

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,429 Sq Ft

Starting at $5,425/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-1316$5,4251,429Nov 20

3D

3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1,297 Sq Ft

Starting at $6,525/mo

1 available unitPriceSq ftAvailableOpen unit
0-2415$6,5251,297Oct 12

See all 70 units listed at The Merian, including ones no longer available.


Cost to rent here

At The Merian, a studio starts at about $2,573 a month all-in: $2,263 rent and an estimated $310 for electric, gas, water, internet, renters insurance, and laundry. A one-bedroom starts at about $2,768, a two-bedroom at about $3,649, and a three-bedroom at about $5,945.

All-in from$2,573/mo

Estimates are local averages, not quotes from the property.

Can you afford it?

Most landlords ask for a monthly income of about 3× the rent, so qualifying at The Merian takes about $81,468 a year for a studio, $87,876 for a one-bedroom, $116,604 for a two-bedroom, and $195,300 for a three-bedroom. Keeping the $2,573 all-in month for a studio within 35% of take-home pay takes an income of about $124,500 a year.

Total monthly housing cost

$2,573/mo

Income to afford it comfortably

$124,500/yr

Income to qualify

$81,468/yr

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Rent history

Over the past 3 months, the average asking rent at The Merian has ranged from $3,447 to $3,729. The current average is $3,579, up $131 (3.8%) from $3,447 at the start.

Prices reflect the average advertised rent across units listed as available each day (43 days observed).

Fees & lease terms

  • Rent

    $2,263 – $7,901/mo
  • Earliest move-in

    Oct 12

Amenities

The Merian lists 9 amenities, including bicycle storage with tune-up station.

  • Bicycle Storage With Tune-Up Station

  • Clubroom Adjacent To An Outdoor Lounge With Grilling Stations

  • Indoor Amphitheater Adjacent To An Outdoor Theater

  • Lobby Lounge

  • Paw-Approved Pet Area Complete With Play Space And Washing Station

  • Sky Lounge With Rooftop Deck, Pool, And Grilling Stations

  • Two-Story Fitness Center With A Separate Yoga Room

  • Wifi™ Throughout The Amenity Areas

  • Light Finishes


Location

601 11th Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101


Getting around

The Merian is very walkable and very bikeable, and transit is good.

Walking
Very walkable
Grade A+
Transit
Good
Grade C+
Biking
Very bikeable
Grade B+

Climate and air quality

Air quality near The Merian was good on 45 of the past 365 days, and at its worst in March (average AQI 77, moderate). Daily highs averaged 80°F in October, the warmest month, and lows averaged 51°F in December, the coldest.

Air quality

45 good-air days

of the past 365

: Moderate, AQI 62

Temperature

80° / 51°

average October high / December low

: 72° high, 61° low

Pollen

Very low

Oct 13–17 forecast

Tree: none, grass: none, weed: very low

MonthAverage highAverage lowAverage AQIGood-air days
January69°F51°F69 (moderate)4 of 31
February69°F52°F68 (moderate)4 of 28
March75°F56°F77 (moderate)0 of 31
April70°F56°F60 (moderate)5 of 30
May69°F59°F57 (moderate)8 of 31
June71°F61°F55 (moderate)7 of 30
July77°F66°F55 (moderate)3 of 31
August80°F69°F64 (moderate)3 of 31
September80°F67°F59 (moderate)1 of 30
October80°F61°F70 (moderate)1 of 31
November68°F54°F71 (moderate)4 of 30
December68°F51°F75 (moderate)5 of 31
Daily readings from Oct 14, 2025 to Oct 13, 2026. The pollen chart shows typical US seasons.

About this property

Experience the comfort, convenience, and sophistication of the Merian apartments, located in the heart of downtown San Diego.


Nearby schools

The closest school to The Merian is e3 Civic High School, a charter high school 0.2 miles away. The closest public school is East Village High, 0.5 miles away.

SchoolTypeLevelDistance

e3 Civic High School

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.2 mi

Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.2 mi

Urban Discovery Academy Charter

Charter · High
CharterHigh0.2 mi

San Diego City College Cdc

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.4 mi

St. Vnicent De Paul VLG Child Care Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

East Village High

Public · High
PublicHigh0.5 mi

Kiddie Hall

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

San Diego CC Child Development Center

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

College Head Start Child Development Center-Nha

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Area 2-City College Head Start

Private · Preschool
PrivatePreschool0.5 mi

Contact & management

The Merian is managed by Brookfield Properties Multifamily. The leasing office's phone number is 858.567.0051.


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