What is the average apartment size in Merrillville?

The average size for a Merrillville, IN apartment is 910 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Merrillville?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Merrillville is $1,369 per month, a 1.35% increase from last year’s average of $1,350.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Merrillville?

In Merrillville, studios rent for $895 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,283 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,415 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,916 per month

What is the average apartment size in Merrillville?

The typical apartment in Merrillville offers about 910 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Merrillville?

Studio apartments in Merrillville average 489 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 767 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,000 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,331 sq. ft.

Merrillville, IN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Merrillville?

The typical rent budget in Merrillville ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 67% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Merrillville?

In Merrillville, 31% of households rent while 69% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Merrillville is $1,369, a 1.35% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,350.

Studio Apartments at $895 offer the most budget-friendly option with 489 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 767 square feet for $1,283, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,415 offer 1,000 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,331 sq ft) for $1,916, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Merrillville, IN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,369	910 sq. ft.
Studio	$895	489 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,283	767 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,415	1,000 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,916	1,331 sq. ft.

Merrillville, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Merrillville, IN have increased by 1.35% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,350 to $1,369.

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

The largest share of rentals in Merrillville, IN (67%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Merrillville, IN?

4,852 or 31% of the households in Merrillville, IN are renter-occupied while 10,573 or 69% are owner-occupied.

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How Merrillville Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Merrillville	$1,369
Indianapolis	$1,250
Evansville	$1,024
Bloomington	$1,595
Fort Wayne	$1,126
New Albany	$1,114
Lafayette	$1,168
Jeffersonville	$1,223
Hammond	$1,224
South Bend	$1,343
Greenwood	$1,372
Gary	$956
Crown Point	$1,668
Matteson, IL	$2,437
Chicago Heights, IL	$1,238
Lansing, IL	$1,251
Valparaiso, IN	$1,392
Hobart, IN	$1,367
Calumet City, IL	$1,123
Portage, IN	$1,335
Riverdale, IL	$1,096

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Merrillville apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.