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Washington Senior Apartments
510 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61701
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Cortez Apartments
2506-2512 E Washington StBloomington, IL 61704
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Class Act Realty
402 Kingsley StNormal, IL 61761
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Broadmoor Park Apartments
707 Arcadia DrBloomington, IL 61704
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100 S Fell AveNormal, IL 61761
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Ironwood Gardens Apartments
2000 N Linden StNormal, IL 61761
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1-7 Keisha DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Arbors at Eastland
208 S Prospect RdBloomington, IL 61704
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1700 N School StNormal, IL 61761
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East Douglas Apartments
215 Douglas StBloomington, IL 61701
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Parkway Court Apartments
1801-1824 Parkway CtNormal, IL 61761
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The Ponds on G E Road
2101-2303 General Electric RdBloomington, IL 61704
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300 Shelbourne
300 E Shelbourne DrNormal, IL 61761
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Lancaster Heights
1462 E College AveNormal, IL 61761
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Currency Commons Apartments
9 Currency DrBloomington, IL 61704
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Brookridge Heights Apartments
3102 E Hamilton RdBloomington, IL 61704
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Lincoln Lofts
1005 Four Seasons RdBloomington, IL 61701
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$1,0992 Bedroom Apartments Available Oct 11
Briarwood II
100 Northfield DrNormal, IL 61761
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Fairmont Apartments
717 Fairmont DrBloomington, IL 61704
407 E Monroe St
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2 Curtis Ct
2 Curtis CtNormal, IL 61761
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Parkview Apartments
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Merna, IL Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merna?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merna Studio Apartments | $2,157 | $546 | $7,035 |
| Merna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $825 | $9,348 |
| Merna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,171 | $845 | $10,000+ |
| Merna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,090 | $2,500 |
| Merna 4 Bedroom Apartments | $896 | $689 | $2,200 |
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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 $546. Cortez Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merna apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $546 |
| Cortez Apartments | Unfurnished | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $840 |
| Broadmoor Park Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $845 |
| Ironwood Gardens Apartments | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $851 |
| CollegePlace Uptown | 2BR/1BA - Upgrade | 2BR, 1BA | $860 |
| Arbors at Eastland | The Pine | 1BR, 1BA | $880 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $900 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Lancaster Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL and Nearby
As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $0.49 price per square foot 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $749. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the 4x4 Furnished Townhome Model at The Social at Illinois State in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting at $699 with a $0.47 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merna apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| The Social on Hovey | 4 Balcony Renovated | 4BR, 4BA | $0.49 |
| The Social at Illinois State | 4x4 Furnished Townhome | 4BR, 4BA | $0.47 |
| East Douglas Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $0.75 |
| 3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR, 2BA | $1.08 |
| 701 Franklin | Apt 1 | 3BR, 1BA | $0.48 |
| Ekstam Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.14 |
| Rainbow Circle Apartments | 2 Bed / 2 Bath | 2BR, 2BA | $1.17 |
| Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR, 1BA | $1.00 |
| Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.07 |
| 700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR, 1.5BA | $0.74 |
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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 $546.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment is $825 at Cortez Apartments.
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 $850 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 Lincoln Square Apartments and starts from $1,090.
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