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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 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $770. Pinecrest Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $790. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Pinecrest ApartmentsNest - Studio / 1BAStudio,1BA$790
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$815
Brookridge Heights ApartmentsStudio w/Balcony - ClassicStudio,1BA$898
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL and Nearby

As of May 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $1.35 price per square foot 4 Bedrooms or more Model at Class Act Realty in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $2,025. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the 2/1.5 Model at Hershey Clearwater Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $0.93 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.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.35
Hershey Clearwater Townhomes2/1.52BR,1.5BA$0.93
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.17
East Douglas Apartments3BR/ 1BA3BR,1BA$1.00
Arbour Walk Townhomes2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$1.31
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Ekstam Apartments2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.14
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.25
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71

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Frequently Asked Questions about Merna

What type of rentals are currently available in Merna?

There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in Merna, IL with pricing that ranges from $510 to $9,281. There are also 30 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merna ranging from $1,200 to $2,699.

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 $1,200 to $2,699 with an average monthly rent of $1,803.

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 $805 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $2,450. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $755.

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