Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merna, NE from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Old Walnut

Lakeside

Village at Kearney Apartments

Kearney Apartment Homes

South Platte Terrace Apartments

Pacific Place Apartments

Allura Gardens Apartments
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Cherry Park

East Park on Stuhr
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2703 W 24th St

Village Plaza Homes

Pacific Heights

903 E 5th St

1313 N Walnut St
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74978 444th Rd

2703 W 24th St

1306 L St
Merna, NE 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 | $1,021 | $645 | $1,175 |
Merna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $645 | $2,195 |
Merna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,466 | $615 | $2,395 |
Merna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,430 | $900 | $2,995 |
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Cheapest Available Merna Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Merna, NE is a 2 Beds unit found at Westside priced from $615. Old Walnut has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $645. 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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Westside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $615 |
Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $645 |
Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio,1BA | $819 |
South Platte Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Allura Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $955 |
Prairie Heights Apartments | The Creston (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Bel Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, NE and Nearby
As of May 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $0.92 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bath Model at Village at Kearney Apartments in the starting from $955. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the Johnson Model at Victory Village on Lakeview starting at $1,475 with a $1.48 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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Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
Victory Village on Lakeview | Johnson | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.87 |
Westside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
South Platte Terrace Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
Allura Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.26 |
Burlington Place | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.97 |
Prairie Heights Apartments | The Creston (ADA) | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Kearney Apartment Homes | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.70 |
Old Walnut | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.59 |
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Getting Around Merna, NE
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Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 Old Walnut listed at $645.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment is $645 at Burlington Place.
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 $615 at Westside.
What is the most affordable Merna Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Merna Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westside and starts from $925.
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