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Rental Market Trends in Merrillville, IN

What is the average rent in Merrillville, IN?

$1,352/month

Average Rent

776 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2%

Increase in the Last Year

Merrillville, IN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,352 per month. This is 18% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Merrillville more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Merrillville average $931 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Merrillville average $1,352 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Merrillville average $1,559 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Merrillville average $1,851 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$931/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,352/month
776 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,559/month
1,022 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,851/month
955 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,893/month
1,415 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,269/month
1,764 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Merrillville, IN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2%, which averages out to $28 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Merrillville, IN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Merrillville, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
11% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
17% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Merrillville, IN?

Because the average rent in Merrillville is $1,352, you’ll want to make about $4,506 per month or $54,072 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Merrillville, IN

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How does Merrillville, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Redwood Merrillville

Redwood Merrillville

8413 Jennings Pl,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$2,149 - $3,319

2 Beds

Evergreen

Evergreen

8201 Polo Club Dr,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$1,280 - $1,694

1-3 Beds

The Ridge Apartments

The Ridge Apartments

1718 W 55th Ave,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$975 - $1,200

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Huntington Cove Apartments

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2040 E 84th St,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$1,204 - $1,958

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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