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Rental Market Trends in Merrillville, IN

What is the average rent in Merrillville, IN?

$1,331/month

Average Rent

773 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,331 per month. This is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Merrillville more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Merrillville, you can expect to pay about $929 per month for a studio, $1,331 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,555 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,850 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$929/month
497 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,331/month
773 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,555/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,850/month
955 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,358/month
851 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,947/month
1,406 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 1.5%, which averages out to $20 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Merrillville, IN
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Merrillville, IN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
18% $700 - $1,000/month
53% $1,001 - $1,500/month
24% $1,501 - $2,000/month
6% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Merrillville?

Based on current rent prices, The Residences at Merrillville Lakes and Sunset Cove of Sedona" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Merrillville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Residences at Merrillville Lakes
$1,375/month
766 Sq Ft
Sunset Cove of Sedona
$1,460/month
727 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Merrillville?

Based on current rent prices, Sunset Cove of Sedona and The Residences at Merrillville Lakes" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Merrillville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Sunset Cove of Sedona
$1,460/month
727 Sq Ft
The Residences at Merrillville Lakes
$1,375/month
766 Sq Ft

Which Merrillville neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Merrillville with the most apartments available are The Residences at Merrillville Lakes and Sunset Cove of Sedona" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Residences at Merrillville Lakes
$1,375/month
766 Sq Ft
Sunset Cove of Sedona
$1,460/month
727 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Merrillville is $1,331, you’ll want to make about $4,436 per month or $53,232 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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Apartment Averages

The Residences at Merrillville Lakes

Merrillville, IN

Sunset Cove of Sedona

Merrillville, IN

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1718 W 55th Ave,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$975 - $1,200

1-2 Beds

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Huntington Cove Apartments

2040 E 84th St,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$1,199 - $2,039

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8400 Grant Cir,
Merrillville, IN 46410

$1,325 - $1,620

1-2 Beds

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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 February 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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