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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 $780. 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$780
Arbors at EastlandThe Pine1BR,1BA$840

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Social on Hovey4 Balcony Renovated4BR,4BA$0.55
The Social at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
3 Stortz DriveAll units2BR,2BA$1.08
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.00
Lincoln Square Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhouse.2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Lincoln Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
The Flats709-2x2A2BR,2BA$1.20

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merna

What type of rentals are currently available in Merna?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL with pricing that ranges from $548 to $9,301. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merna ranging from $1,095 to $4,500.

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 $1,095 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,285.

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 $1,090 to $2,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,445 to $2,350. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $789.

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