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The Ridge Apartments

1718 W 55th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

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3.9 (3 reviews)

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  • Monthly Rent

    $975 - $1,200

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    650 - 940 sq ft

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Currently accepting applications for our waitlist. Welcome to The Ridge Apartments, your gateway to comfortable and convenient living in Merrillville, IN. Our spacious 1 & 2-bedroom apartments for rent feature modern interiors with fully equipped kitchens, large closets, and private patios or balconies. Our pet-friendly community boasts exceptional amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Experience attentive management and a safe, welcoming environment for all residents. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and entertainment options, our recently renovated apartments offer a premier setting with quick access to I-65 and I-80/94, ensuring easy commutes to Chicago, Joliet, Michigan City, South Bend, and beyond. The Ridge Apartments offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Come and make The Ridge Apartments your new home.

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  • Pool
  • Balcony
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Views
  • Patio

Pricing & Floor Plans

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Fir $975 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft
Willow $1,000 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 720 Sq Ft
Chestnut $1,050 Available Now
2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
Redwood $1,075 Available Now
2 Beds 1 Bath 850 Sq Ft
Sycamore $1,100 Available Now
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 850 Sq Ft
Cottonwood $1,125 Available Now
2 Beds 1 Bath 900 Sq Ft
Poplar $1,200 Available Now
2 Beds 2 Baths 851 Sq Ft
Hickory $1,200 Available Now
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 940 Sq Ft
Fir $975 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 650 Sq Ft
Willow $1,000 Available Now
1 Bed 1 Bath 720 Sq Ft
Chestnut $1,050 Available Now
2 Beds 1 Bath 800 Sq Ft
Redwood $1,075 Available Now
2 Beds 1 Bath 850 Sq Ft
Sycamore $1,100 Available Now
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 850 Sq Ft
Cottonwood $1,125 Available Now
2 Beds 1 Bath 900 Sq Ft
Poplar $1,200 Available Now
2 Beds 2 Baths 851 Sq Ft
Hickory $1,200 Available Now
2 Beds 1.5 Baths 940 Sq Ft
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

  • One-Time Basics
    • Due at Application
      • Application Fee Per Applicant
        Everyone 18 and older would need to apply. Charged per applicant.
        $50
  • Dogs
      Max of 2, 35 lbs. Weight Limit, Spayed/Neutered
      Restrictions:
      No Doberman Pinschers, Pit Bulls, Boxers, Chow's, Rottweilers, Akita, Bulldogs, Great Danes, Huskies, Boston Terriers, Malamute, Wolf Breeds, Chihuahua's are not allowed on property.
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    • Cats
        Max of 2, 35 lbs. Weight Limit, Spayed/Neutered, Declawed
      • Other
        Visitor parking permit required

      Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

      Details

      Lease Options

      • 12 mo

      Property Information

      • Built in 1979
      • 361 units/3 stories

      Matterport 3D Tours

      Pool
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      About The Ridge Apartments

      Currently accepting applications for our waitlist. Welcome to The Ridge Apartments, your gateway to comfortable and convenient living in Merrillville, IN. Our spacious 1 & 2-bedroom apartments for rent feature modern interiors with fully equipped kitchens, large closets, and private patios or balconies. Our pet-friendly community boasts exceptional amenities, including a sparkling swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and beautifully landscaped grounds. Experience attentive management and a safe, welcoming environment for all residents. Ideally located near shopping, dining, and entertainment options, our recently renovated apartments offer a premier setting with quick access to I-65 and I-80/94, ensuring easy commutes to Chicago, Joliet, Michigan City, South Bend, and beyond. The Ridge Apartments offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Come and make The Ridge Apartments your new home.

      The Ridge Apartments is an apartment community located in Lake County and the 46410 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Merrillville Community School attendance zone.

      Unique Features

      • 24-hour emergency maintenance
      • Pet Friendly
      • At&t Fiber
      • Beautiful Lake Views
      • Fully Equipped Kitchen w/Gas Range
      • Upgraded Flooring
      • Expansive Sundeck
      • Large Spacious Closets
      • Upgraded Cabinetry *Select Units
      • Online resident portal/rent payment
      • Window Coverings

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      Open By Appointment Today
      • Monday - Friday, By Appointment
      • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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      Community Amenities

      Pool

      Laundry Facilities

      Laundry Service

      Property Manager on Site

      • Laundry Facilities
      • Maintenance on site
      • Property Manager on Site
      • Laundry Service
      • Online Services
      • Pool
      • Courtyard
      • Pond

      Apartment Features

      Air Conditioning

      Dishwasher

      Refrigerator

      Patio

      • Air Conditioning
      • Cable Ready
      • Dishwasher
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Views
      • Window Coverings
      • Balcony
      • Patio
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      Schools Restaurants Groceries Coffee Banks Shops Fitness
      Amenities
      • Laundry Facilities
      • Maintenance on site
      • Property Manager on Site
      • Laundry Service
      • Online Services
      • Courtyard
      • Pond
      • Pool
      • 24-hour emergency maintenance
      • Pet Friendly
      • At&t Fiber
      • Beautiful Lake Views
      • Fully Equipped Kitchen w/Gas Range
      • Upgraded Flooring
      • Expansive Sundeck
      • Large Spacious Closets
      • Upgraded Cabinetry *Select Units
      • Online resident portal/rent payment
      • Window Coverings
      • Air Conditioning
      • Cable Ready
      • Dishwasher
      • Stainless Steel Appliances
      • Oven
      • Range
      • Refrigerator
      • Vinyl Flooring
      • Views
      • Window Coverings
      • Balcony
      • Patio
      Expenses
      Recurring
      Cat Rent $35
      Dog Rent $35
      One-Time
      Cat Fee $0
      Cat Deposit $350
      Dog Fee $0
      Dog Deposit $350
      Office Hours
      Monday By Appointment
      Tuesday By Appointment
      Wednesday By Appointment
      Thursday By Appointment
      Friday By Appointment
      Saturday Closed
      Sunday Closed
      219-240-0844
      City - Merrillville

      Situated about 40 miles southeast of Chicago, Merrillville is the commercial hub of northwestern Indiana, offering a wide variety of options for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Merrillville residents enjoy access to the expansive Southlake Mall, the area’s only indoor mall, in addition to an array of local and national restaurants.

      Merrillville is also home to Deep River Waterpark, where guests can go swimming in the summer and ice skating in the winter. Hidden Lake Park and Oak Ridge Prairie and Oak Savannah Trail provide hiking opportunities while Turkey Creek Golf Course and Innsbrook Country Club supply options for golfing. Merrillville residents delight in cultural amenities like the Indiana Ballet Theatre, Star Plaza Theatre, Merrillville Community Planetarium, and Merrillville-Ross Township Historical Museum as well.

      While Merrillville touts a small-town feel, the many metropolitan luxuries of Chicago are less than an hour’s drive away.

      Learn more about living in Merrillville 
      Education
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Colleges & Universities Distance
      Indiana University, Northwest
      Drive: 11 min 4.2 mi
      Ivy Tech. C.C., Northwest
      Drive: 13 min 5.0 mi
      Purdue University Calumet
      Drive: 22 min 11.4 mi
      Prairie State College
      Drive: 38 min 20.0 mi
      The Ridge Apartments is within 11 minutes or 4.2 miles from Indiana University, Northwest. It is also near Ivy Tech. C.C., Northwest and Purdue University Calumet.
      Schools
      • Public Schools
      • Private Schools
      Edgar L Miller Elementary School
      Public Elementary School
      Grades PK-4
      351 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Merrillville Intermediate School
      Public Elementary School
      Grades 5-6
      855 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Peifer Elementary School
      Public Elementary School
      Grades PK-4
      471 Students
      Nearby
      Lake Ridge Middle School
      Public Elementary & Middle School
      Grades 5-8
      476 Students
      Nearby
      Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
      Public Elementary School
      Grades PK-2
      464 Students
      Nearby
      Pierce Middle School
      Public Middle School
      Grades 7-8
      919 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Merrillville High School
      Public High School
      Grades 9-12
      2,042 Students
      Attendance Zone
      Veritas Laboratory Academy
      Private Elementary, Middle & High School
      Grades PK-12
      Nearby
      Andrean High School
      Private High School
      Grades 9-12
      459 Students
      Nearby
      School data provided by The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.

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      Transportation

      The Ridge Apartments is near Chicago Midway International, located 38.3 miles or 59 minutes away.

      Commuter Rail Distance
      Commuter Rail Distance
      Clark Road (Gary) Station
      Drive: 20 min 8.5 mi
      Gary Metro Center Station
      Drive: 20 min 8.8 mi
      Dyer Amtrak
      Drive: 24 min 9.6 mi
      Miller (Gary) Station
      Drive: 20 min 11.8 mi
      East Chicago Station
      Drive: 34 min 20.9 mi
      Airports Distance
      Airports Distance
      Chicago Midway International
      Drive: 59 min 38.3 mi
      Car-Dependent
      26
      Walk Score®
      Out of 100
      This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
      Minimal Transit
      0
      Transit Score®
      Out of 100
      Somewhat Bikeable
      35
      Bike Score®
      Out of 100
      You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
      Active
      77
      Soundscore™
      Out of 100

      Traffic:

      Active

      Airport:

      Calm

      Businesses:

      Calm

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      Time and distance from The Ridge Apartments.

      Shopping Centers Distance
      Shopping Centers Distance
      Eagle Discount Center
      Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
      Harrison Plaza
      Drive: 3 min 1.3 mi
      Broadway Center
      Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
      The Ridge Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Parks and Recreation Distance
      Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail
      Drive: 25 min 13.5 mi
      The Ridge Apartments has a nearby park, Beyond the Beach Discovery Trail , located 13.5 miles or 25 minutes away.
      Hospitals Distance
      Hospitals Distance
      Regional Mental Health Center
      Drive: 7 min 4.0 mi
      Neuro Behavioral Hospital
      Drive: 13 min 6.5 mi
      Pinnacle Hospital
      Drive: 13 min 6.7 mi
      The Ridge Apartments has 3 hospitals within 6.7 miles, the nearest is Regional Mental Health Center which is 4.0 miles away and a 7 minute drive.
       
       

      Property Ratings at The Ridge Apartments

      How Is This Rating Determined? How Is This Rating Determined? Every community on Apartments.com features a rating displayed on a 5-star scale. This rating includes average renter review scores and a building rating to determine an overall blended score for this property.

      Building ratings are based on this community’s features, including the building design, construction, exterior spaces, and amenities. To learn more about the CoStar Building Rating System, refer to our official guidelines here.
      3.9
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      Out of 5

      3.9 Blended Score

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      5/14/25
      resident

      I’ve been here abt 1year and 6 months. Maintenance is horrible the office never answers the phone & you can only go to the leasing office if you call and make an appointment. Building door security is broke again only 2 washers and dryers for the whole building. Building smells like wet dog occasionally. Bathroom was supposedly remodeled. First time take a bath the paint started peeling. Had to fix my own bedroom window.

      Property Manager at The Ridge Apartments, Responded To This Review

      Hi, thank you for your review. We’re committed to providing a positive living experience and take all resident input seriously. For questions related to maintenance, access, or your unit, we recommend reaching out to the office directly so we can look into your concerns and provide available information.

      11/9/24
      MICE

      Absolutely disgusting they have a nice problem they are aware and do nothing about it

      Property Manager at The Ridge Apartments, Responded To This Review

      Hi, we are disappointed to see that you are not comfortable. We aim to resolve all issues quickly and we would like to address this with you directly. Please reach out to us at 1 219 980 4728 or via email at info@theridgein.com.

      9/20/24
      Do not move here

      I’ve got actual graphitti on the walls on my bathroom, the halls are always a mess, the place is literally falling apart, they WILL go into your unit when you are/aren’t there even if you’ve specified that you don’t want them to. Getting them to fix things is like pulling teeth, the front door doesn’t lock so anyone can come in the building and steal your packages, the hot water is constantly getting turned off for days at that and the office couldn’t care less.

      Property Manager at The Ridge Apartments, Responded To This Review

      Hi, we are sorry to hear about your experience at our property. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to resolving these issues. Please contact us at 1 219 980 4728 or email us at info@theridgein.com so we can work together to address your concerns. Your comfort and safety are our top priorities.

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      Frequently Asked Questions
      Does The Ridge Apartments have in-unit laundry?

      While The Ridge Apartments does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.

      What utilities are included in rent at The Ridge Apartments?

      Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

      Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

      The Ridge Apartments has one to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $975/mo. to $1,200/mo.

      Is The Ridge Apartments pet-friendly?

      Yes, The Ridge Apartments welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.

      How much income do I need to rent at The Ridge Apartments?

      A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $975 for a one bedroom, you would need to earn about $35,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.

      Does The Ridge Apartments have move-in specials?

      The Ridge Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

      Does The Ridge Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

      Yes! The Ridge Apartments offers 6 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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