Cheap Apartments for Rent in Shirley, IL from $500 (11 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 1 Bed unit found at Class Act Realty in the Downtown Normal neighborhood priced from $770. Arbors at Eastland has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $815. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Shirley apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Class Act Realty1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$770
Arbors at EastlandThe Oak1BR,1BA$815
Brookridge Heights ApartmentsStudio w/Balcony - ClassicStudio,1BA$898
300 Shelbourne1/11BR,1BA$925
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shirley, IL and Nearby

As of May 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Shirley 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 Shirley apartment is the All units Model at 3 Stortz Dr starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Downtown Bloomington neighborhood. 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.
Class Act Realty4 Bedrooms or more4BR,2.5BA$1.35
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
701 FranklinApt 24BR,2BA$0.55
Harvest View2/2 First Floor2BR,2BA$1.30
Currency Commons Apartments2B1B2BR,1BA$1.25
700 N Adelaide StRent Per Student for 22BR,1.5BA$0.71
717 Fairmont Apartments717 Fairmont Drive Townhome1BR,1BA$1.39
Lancaster HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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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 East Douglas Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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