Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, IL from $500 (13 Rentals)

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314 Mecherle
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314 Mecherle

314 Mecherle DrBloomington, IL 61701

Shirley, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Shirley Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Shirley, 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 $770. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Washington Senior ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$548
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$815
Currency Commons Apartments1B1B1BR,1BA$820
The Social on Hovey3 Balcony3BR,3BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, IL and Nearby

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirley area is the $0.53 price per square foot 4-bed/4-bath Model at The Social at Illinois State in the in the Downtown Normal neighborhood starting from $789. The second greatest value Shirley apartment is the 3/1.5 (Remodel) Model at Hershey Clearwater Townhomes starting at $1,749 with a $1.17 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Shirley apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Social at Illinois State4-bed/4-bath4BR,4BA$0.53
Hershey Clearwater Townhomes3/1.5 (Remodel)3BR,1.5BA$1.17
3 Stortz DrAll units2BR,2BA$1.04
East Douglas Apartments3BR/ 1BA3BR,1BA$1.00
BayOak ApartmentsOakbrook | 2 Bedroom/2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.96
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
The Social on Hovey2 Sunroom2BR,2BA$0.95
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
Traditions BloomingtonOne Bedroom - Income Restricted1BR,1BA$1.10
Danbury Court ApartmentsOne Bedroom, One Bath (affordable)1BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Shirley Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shirley Apartment is $770 at Class Act Realty.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shirley Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shirley is starting from $860 at Class Act Realty.

What is the most affordable Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Shirley Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Social on Hovey and starts from $849.

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