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314 Mecherle
1 Bedroom Apartments

314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701

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2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761
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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 $548. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$548
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Currency Commons Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$820
Arbors at EastlandThe Pine1BR,1BA$840
Ironwood Gardens ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$841

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL and Nearby

As of July 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $789. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the 3/1.5 (Remodel) Model at Hershey Clearwater Townhomes starting at $1,749 with a $1.17 price per square foot . 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.
The Social at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
Hershey Clearwater Townhomes3/1.5 (Remodel)3BR,1.5BA$1.17
East Douglas Apartments3BR/ 1BA3BR,1BA$1.00
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.04
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Briarwood II3A3BR,2BA$1.09
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
The Social on Hovey2 Sunroom2BR,2BA$0.95
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merna Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Merna?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Merna is at Washington Senior Apartments listed at $548.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment is $775 at Class Act Realty.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merna Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merna is starting from $865 at Class Act Realty.

What is the most affordable Merna Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merna Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Social on Hovey and starts from $849.

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