1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN (47 Rentals)

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Bon Aire Apartments
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Bon Aire Apartments

2601 W 61st PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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AHEPA 78 II
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AHEPA 78 II

2080 W 79th PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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AHEPA 78 I
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AHEPA 78 I

2078 W 79th PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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813 W 61st Ave
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813 W 61st Ave

813 W 61st AveMerrillville, IN 46410
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6996 Broadway
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6996 Broadway

6996 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410
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7317 Madison St
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7317 Madison St

7317 Madison StMerrillville, IN 46410
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9 73rd Ave
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9 73rd Ave

9 73rd AveMerrillville, IN 46410
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2570 W 63rd Ave
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2570 W 63rd Ave

2570 W 63rd AveMerrillville, IN 46410
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6 W 71st Pl
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6 W 71st Pl

6 W 71st PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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3876 W 73rd Ct
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3876 W 73rd Ct

3876 W 73rd CtMerrillville, IN 46410
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4035 W 73rd Ave
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4035 W 73rd Ave

4035 W 73rd AveMerrillville, IN 46410
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AHEPA 78 III
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AHEPA 78 III

2022 W 79th PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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AHEPA 78 IV
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AHEPA 78 IV

1950 W 79th PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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5230 W Ridge Rd
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5230 W Ridge Rd

5230 W Ridge RdGary, IN 46408
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13160 Taft St
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13160 Taft St

13160 Taft StCrown Point, IN 46307
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Oak View Apartments
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Oak View Apartments

4864 Grant StGary, IN 46408
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920 Heritage Ln
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920 Heritage Ln

920 Heritage LnCrown Point, IN 46307
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319 N Jackson St
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319 N Jackson St

319 N Jackson StCrown Point, IN 46307
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1815 Elm St
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1815 Elm St

1815 Elm StGriffith, IN 46319

Merrillville, IN Local Guide

Merrillville 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 02, 2025

There are currently 193 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Merrillville, IN that range in price from $930 to $4,033. Crescent Lake, Chapel Manor and Southmoor are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Merrillville with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Crescent Lake32$1,455$930
Chapel Manor28$1,477$930
Southmoor28$1,473$930
Old Merrillville26$1,487$1,240
Turkey Creek26$1,435$930
Independence Hill21$1,455$1,260
Bon Aire8$992$930
Georgia Heights8$992$930
Lottaville8$1,000$930
Meadowdale8$992$930

Largest Available Merrillville 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merrillville, IN is found at Prairie Point Apartments in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood and is 998 square feet priced from $1,637. Evergreen Luxury Apartments in the Chapel Manor neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 850 square feet and currently listed start at $1,325. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Merrillville:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Prairie Point ApartmentsCedarwood998 Sq Ft$1,637
Evergreen Luxury ApartmentsA2850 Sq Ft$1,325
Brickshire ApartmentsThe Oxford 1 BR 1 BA802 Sq Ft$1,406
Meadowlane Apartments1BR/ 1BA793 Sq Ft$985
Vita Luxury Apartments On GrantA750 Sq Ft$1,305
The Ridge ApartmentsWillow720 Sq Ft$1,000
Hidden CreekDanube Partial650 Sq Ft$1,259
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom650 Sq Ft$930
Tiberon Trails ApartmentsOne Bedroom639 Sq Ft$1,000

Cheapest Available Merrillville 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Merrillville, IN is the One Bedroom Model starting from $930 at Birchwood Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood. The second most affordable Merrillville 1 Bedroom is the Fir Model at The Ridge Apartments starting at $975 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Merrillville is currently $1,555. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Merrillville:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom$930
The Ridge ApartmentsFir$975
Meadowlane Apartments1BR/ 1BA$985
Tiberon Trails ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,000
Hidden CreekDanube$1,259
Evergreen Luxury ApartmentsA1$1,260
Vita Luxury Apartments On GrantA$1,305
Brickshire ApartmentsThe Oxford 1 BR 1 BA$1,406
Prairie Point ApartmentsAshwood 2nd Floor$1,489

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Getting Around Merrillville, IN

Walk Score®

36 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Merrillville Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Merrillville Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Merrillville is $1,555.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Merrillville Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Merrillville is a 998 square feet unit starting from $1,637 at Prairie Point Apartments.

What is the average size for Merrillville 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Merrillville is currently 772 sq ft.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

Written by: Marie Brown

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

Written by: Lauren Harrington

Renting an apartment or house isn’t just about looking through online ads, choosing a few apartments or homes you want to tour, filling out an application, and putting down a deposit. Those things are all necessary and important.

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The Freedom of Short-Term Leases: Exploring the Advantages for Renters

Written by: Bobbi Jackson

If you’re looking to relocate right now, a popular solution that may best fit your current rental needs is a short-term lease.