
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL from $500 (18 Rentals)
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Merna, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merna?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merna Studio Apartments | $2,565 | $548 | $7,177 |
Merna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,379 | $715 | $7,929 |
Merna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,422 | $865 | $9,301 |
Merna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,746 | $1,090 | $2,800 |
Merna 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,353 | $789 | $2,115 |
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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 $548. Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merna apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Washington Senior Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $548 |
Class Act Realty | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $780 |
Arbors at Eastland | The Pine | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Parkway Court Apartments | 1 bedroom/1 bath apartment | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Lincoln Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $939 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL and Nearby
As of September 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $0.55 price per square foot 4 Balcony Renovated Model at The Social on Hovey in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $829. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State starting at $789 with a $0.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Normal neighborhood. 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 | $0.55 |
The Social at Illinois State | 4-bed/4-bath | 4BR,4BA | $0.53 |
3 Stortz Drive | All units | 2BR,2BA | $1.08 |
701 Franklin | Apt 2 | 4BR,2BA | $0.55 |
Ekstam Apartments | 2 Beds 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Currency Commons Apartments | 2B1B | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
Lincoln Square Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse. | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Lincoln Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.03 |
700 N Adelaide St | Rent Per Student for 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.71 |
The Flats | 709-2x2A | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
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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 $780 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 Lincoln Lofts and starts from $1,150.
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