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  • A living room with a white couch and a black and white patterned couch.
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    9123 Cleveland Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
    1 BED $1,616+
    2 BEDS $1,836+
  • a living room with a brick fireplace and leather furniture
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    9000 Lincoln Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
    1 BED $1,442+
    2 BEDS $1,498+
    3 BEDS $1,936+
  • A spacious kitchen with white cabinets and a wooden island.
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    2040 East 84Th Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
    1 BED $1,234+
    2 BEDS $1,536+
  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    9047 Connecticut Drive, Merrillville, IN 46410
    1 BED $1,606+
    2 BEDS $1,915+
  • a living room with a couch and a table in front of a kitchen
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    8413 Jennings Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
    2 BEDS $2,099+
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  • a kitchen with marble counter tops and white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    1240 W. 52Nd St., Merrillville, IN 46410
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    6735 Van Buren Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
    3 BEDS $2,195
  • a red brick house with a lawn in front of it
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    6088 CLEVELAND ST, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
    2 BEDS $846+
  • a red brick house with a lawn in front of it
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    6950-60 JACKSON, MERRILLVILLE, IN 46410
    2 BEDS $845
  • a red brick house with a lawn in front of it
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    IBIN_35_7130 Catherine, Merrillville, IN 46410
    3 BEDS $1,495
  • A kitchen area with a white refrigerator and wooden flooring.
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    1240 W 52Nd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
    1 BED $1,099+
    2 BEDS $1,259+
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  • A living room with a white chair set and a blue sofa.
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    9310 Monroe Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
    1 BED $1,651+
    2 BEDS $1,869+
    3 BEDS $2,274+
  • 2080 N Main St Studio Apartment for Rent
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    2080 N Main St, Crown Point, IN 46307
  • 1024 East 51St Place 4 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    1024 East 51St Place, Gary, IN 46409
    4 BEDS $1,495
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black countertop.
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    512 W 49Th Ave, Gary, IN 46408
    4 BEDS $2,000
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    10193 California Street, Crown Point, IN 46307
    4 BEDS $3,995
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a black stove top.
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    4667 Massachusetts St, Gary, IN 46409
    2 BEDS $1,425
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  • A spacious room with a ceiling fan and wooden flooring.
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    5625 Burr Ridge Circle, Crown Point, IN 46307
    4 BEDS $3,400
  • 4381 Johnson Street Studio Apartment for Rent
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    4381 Johnson Street, Gary, IN 46408
  • 4340 Buchanan Street 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    4340 Buchanan Street, Gary, IN 46408
    3 BEDS $1,300
  • A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and wooden flooring.
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    4276 Martin Luther King Drive, Gary, IN 46409
    3 BEDS $1,395
  • 4172 Jefferson Street 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    4172 Jefferson Street, Gary, IN 46408
    3 BEDS $1,595
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    402 W 14Th St, Hobart, IN 46342
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    2 BEDS $1,113
  • 209 N East St 4 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    209 N East St, Crown Point, IN 46307
    4 BEDS $1,995
  • A living room with a brown couch, a white chair, and a table with a lamp and a vase of flowers.
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    832 Pheasant Dr, Crown Point, IN 46307
    2 BEDS $3,200
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Merrillville, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Merrillville, IN have decreased by 0.21% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,349 to $1,346.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,750, the average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,346.

Average rent in Merrillville, IN

$1,346/mo Merrillville, IN average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Merrillville, IN is $1,346.

    What's the typical rent budget in Merrillville, IN?

    About 23% of apartment rents in Merrillville, IN range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 1% of apartments. Around 69% of Merrillville’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 7% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000.

    The largest share of rentals in Merrillville, IN (69%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Merrillville, IN

    53 /100
    Somewhat Walkable
    38 /100
    Somewhat Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 53, Bike Score®: 38

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Merrillville, IN last updated?

    Prices and availability in Merrillville, IN were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Merrillville, IN?

    The best apartments in Merrillville, IN are: Prairie Point Apartments, Brickshire Apartments, Huntington Cove Apartments, Nuvo Flats and Redwood Merrillville.

    What is the average rent in Merrillville, IN?

    The average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,358.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN is between $1,079 and $3,040.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN is between $1,239 and $4,118.

    What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN?

    The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN is between $1,099 and $3,088.

    What type of rental buildings are in Merrillville, IN?

    In Merrillville, 31% of the residents are renting compared to 69% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 16% of Merrillville’s rentals, 65% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 20% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Merrillville, IN?

    The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city.  In this case, the apartment buildings in Merrillville are about 33 years old, on average. Of these, 44% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Merrillville, IN?

    Rental apartments in Merrillville come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 1% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 44% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 53% of all rentals in Merrillville. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

    Living in Merrillville, IN

    Located in east-central Lake County in the Chicago metropolitan area, Merrillville is a small city in Indiana that’s often regarded as one of the best places to live in the state. Known as “Downtown Northwest Indiana,” the city is home to a diverse community, high-ranking schools and affordable rent prices. The city is situated in a transition zone between the humid, continental climate of the Midwest and the more temperate climate of the Great Lakes. As a result, Merrillville experiences a wide range of weather conditions throughout the year, with warm and humid summers and cold and snowy winters. Average temperatures range between the low 20s and mid-80s, although thunderstorms and rare tornado warnings may occur in the summer.

    Renting in Merrillville, IN

    In general, northern areas of Merrillville have lower rent prices for apartments. Meanwhile, the southern regions are closer to transportation hubs. As a result, they’re more desirable among renters and have higher rent prices. Most single-family homes and townhomes are found in the northern parts of the city, where renters can find calm neighborhoods with more spacious units for rent. Notably, landlords may require a security deposit, which is typically one month’s rent, although it’s not regulated or limited by law. In turn, the landlord is responsible for giving the occupant a habitable rental unit and maintaining it that way. In addition, if they wish to increase the rent or terminate the lease, they have to give the current occupant a written notice.

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    Shopping in Merrillville, IN

    Those who rent in Merrillville can find plenty of shopping options. Southlake Mall, located at the intersection of I-65 and US-30, is the main shopping hub in the city, anchored by Kohl’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, H&M and Forever 21. Just across from Southlake Mall, renters can find Merrillville Plaza, a shopping venue that’s primarily home to big-box stores. There are also several smaller malls in the city and a vibrant downtown area with many smaller shops and boutiques where renters can find items like clothes, jewelry, cosmetics and more. Popular grocery chains and home improvement stores are mostly located along main roads. In these areas, renters can find Meijer, Costco, Menards, Dollar Tree, The Home Depot and others.

    Transportation in Merrillville, IN

    Merrillville renters will have several transportation options available, although a car will likely be a necessity. The city is located at Interstate 65 and U.S. Highway 30, and State Route 53 also passes through it. Therefore, renters can easily get to Chicago, Indianapolis and other nearby areas. For renters using public transportation, Gary Public Transportation Corp (GPTC) buses stop in Merrillville regularly. The South Shore Line, an electrically powered interurban commuter rail line, provides commuter rail service to Chicago. While it doesn’t stop in Merrillville, it has a stop in neighboring Gary, which is easily reachable by bus or car. The town is also home to several taxi and ride-sharing services, including Uber and Lyft. In addition, the Merrillville Airport offers general aviation services. For domestic and international flights, renters can travel 50 miles to Chicago Midway International Airport.

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