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Merna, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Merna Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merna, IL is a Studio unit found at Washington Senior Apartments in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood priced from $515. Ironwood Gardens Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $786. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$515
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$786
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
1-7 Keisha Drive1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$800
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL and Nearby

As of April 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $1.30 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the All units Model at 3 Stortz Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.30
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.17
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
Briarwood II2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.21
717 Fairmont Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1.28
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.45

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merna

What type of rentals are currently available in Merna?

There are currently 40 Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL with pricing that ranges from $515 to $8,913. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merna ranging from $1,325 to $3,050.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merna?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merna ranges from $1,325 to $3,050 with an average monthly rent of $1,952.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Merna?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Merna range from $800 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $755.

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