Cheap Apartments for Rent near Merna, NE from $600 (54 Rentals)
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Burlington Place

The Preston

The Residences at Liberty Campus

Lakeside

Old Walnut

LongLeaf Apartments

South Platte Terrace Apartments

Kearney Apartment Homes

Village at Kearney Apartments
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The Cooper Apartment Homes

Allura Gardens Apartments

HANGAR 55 AT THEATRE DISTRICT

Prairie Heights Apartments

6th Dimension Apartments

Cross Creek Apartments

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Pacific Place Apartments

East Park on Stuhr

Village Plaza Homes
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The Sterling Apartments at Grand Island

Talon Apartments

Pioneer Trail Flats

Residences at Oak Pointe

Cedar Ridge

Heartland Flats North Platte

Cherry Park

832 Flats

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Pacific Heights

The Sterling Apartments At Kearney
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Victory Village on Lakeview

The Isobel on 6th Ave

113 S 6th St

38561 Pheasant Trl

906 East E Street

510 E 2nd St

Vintage Rows

Bel Apartments

611 Tri-Plex

Water Tower Residences
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Loomis Apartment Homes

Iron Horse Flats

535 Flats

208 Sunrise Rd

North Adams Flats

The Logan on 11th

74980 444th Rd

Grandview Apartments

2703 W 24th St

The Crystal on C Ave
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Merna, NE Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Merna?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merna Studio Apartments | $1,089 | $745 | $1,500 |
| Merna 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,217 | $675 | $1,845 |
| Merna 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $615 | $2,545 |
| Merna 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $930 | $2,495 |
| Merna 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,550 | $1,550 | $1,550 |
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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. The Preston has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merna apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $615 |
| The Preston | 1-Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 1/1 | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| Old Walnut | Studio | Studio,1BA | $745 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| South Platte Terrace Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $820 |
| Lakeside | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $880 |
| The Cooper Apartment Homes | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $899 |
| Allura Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $955 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merna, NE and Nearby
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merna area is the $0.91 price per square foot Unit 3E Model at Grandview Apartments in the starting from $1,180. The second greatest value Merna apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Loft Model at Westside starting at $870 with a $0.82 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandview Apartments | Unit 3E | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Westside | 2 Bed 2 Bath Loft | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| South Platte Terrace Apartments | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.02 |
| Village at Kearney Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.92 |
| Sandridge Apartments | Unit 3B | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| 6th Dimension Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
| The Residences at Liberty Campus | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Lakeside | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.12 |
| The Cooper Apartment Homes | 2-Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| LongLeaf Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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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 $745.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merna Apartment is $699 at The Preston.
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 Village at Kearney Apartments and starts from $955.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
