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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Generous closet space
  • Off street parking
  • Spacious bedroom
  • Carport

Location

316 Mecherle Dr, Bloomington, IL 61701, USA
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Management

R4K, LLC

Leasing office

(309) 503-0901

Property Overview

Mecherle Drive Apartments offers strong value with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, standout scores for price, amenities, and location, and a solid level of trustworthiness. It also features on-site laundry, off-street parking, generous closet space, spacious bedrooms, and a carport, while the area supports an active social life with diverse age groups, a bustling neighborhood, and many nearby restaurants and mixed-use spaces.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Mecherle Drive Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mecherle Drive Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath700 sqft$825 /mo2 units availableThis bright and inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers a spacious bedroom, generous closet space, and off-street parking with a carport. Enjoy the convenience of an on-site laundry room and a comfortable layout that makes this apartment easy to call home. Conveniently located near shops, dining, and public transportation, this apartment offers both comfort and convenience. Schedule a tour today!

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Amenities for Mecherle Drive Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Tenant Pays ElectricTenant Pays Gas

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKOnsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Other

Tenant Pays Water
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Mecherle Drive Apartments

HomeApartments in Bloomington Mecherle Drive Apartments

This bright and inviting 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment offers a spacious bedroom, generous closet space, and off-street parking with a carport. Enjoy the convenience of an on-site laundry room and a comfortable layout that makes this apartment easy to call home. Conveniently located near shops, dining, and public transportation, this apartment offers both comfort and convenience. Schedule a tour today!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Mecherle Drive Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mecherle Drive Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mecherle Drive Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Mecherle Drive Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Mecherle Drive Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Mecherle Drive Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mecherle Drive Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Mecherle Drive Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Mecherle Drive Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 89 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 207 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • A bustling neighborhood

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Mecherle Drive Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.7 miles away
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Bloomington

1-bedroom apartments at Mecherle Drive Apartments cost about 10% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bloomington.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Bloomington
A table of studio rental data trends in Bloomington
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$943
December 2024$958
January 2025$939
February 2025$861
March 2025$877
April 2025$787
May 2025$774
June 2025$749
July 2025$714
August 2025$745
September 2025$725
October 2025$731
November 2025$804
December 2025$843
January 2026$860
February 2026$822
March 2026$858
April 2026$939
May 2026$807
June 2026$785
July 2026$799
August 2026$799
September 2026$750

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 316 Mecherle Dr?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$33,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $33,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $825.
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Schools near Mecherle Drive Apartments

Scott Early Learning Center

1119 e taylor st

bloomington, IL, 61701

PKPublic

Bent Elementary School

904 n roosevelt ave

bloomington, IL, 61701

K-5Public
C+

Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education

1402 w olive st

bloomington, IL, 61701

PKPublic

Thomas Metcalf School

isu campus box 7000

normal, IL, 61790

PK, K-8Public
A+

Congerville Elementary School

310 e kauffman st

congerville, IL, 61729

K-4Public
A
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Getting around Bloomington near 316 Mecherle Dr

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

2/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 316 Mecherle Dr, Bloomington

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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