Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN from $600 (35 Rentals)

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Birchwood Apartments
$990 - $1,120
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Birchwood Apartments

5790 Grant StMerrillville, IN 46410
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Bon Aire Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bon Aire Apartments

2601 W 61st PlMerrillville, IN 46410
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Marines Landing
2 Bedroom Apartments

Marines Landing

5155 Georgia StGary, IN 46409
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Merrillville, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merrillville, IN

Pricing Updated: 07/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Merrillville, IN area range in price from $975 to $14,697 with an overall median price of $9,537. The three Merrillville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bon Aire at $975, Meadowdale at $975, and Chapel Manor at $990. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Merrillville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bon Aire$1,570$97513
Meadowdale$1,570$97513
Chapel Manor$2,600$99057
Old Merrillville$2,600$1,06054
Crescent Lake$14,468$1,16114
Georgia Heights$14,468$97519
Independence Hill$14,468$1,26022
Lottaville$14,468$97520
Turkey Creek$14,468$97536
Southmoor$14,697$99061

Cheapest Available Merrillville Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Merrillville, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Birchwood Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood priced from $990. The Ridge Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrillville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
The Ridge ApartmentsRedwood2BR,1BA$1,075
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Small1BR,1BA$1,161
Meadow Lane Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1,180
Hidden CreekDanube1BR,1BA$1,199
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,258
EvergreenA11BR,1BA$1,260
Whitcomb Terrace ApartmentsHartford Open2BR,1BA$1,310
Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes2X12BR,1BA$1,332

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN

As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrillville area is the $1.74 price per square foot The Mallard 3 BR 2 BA Model at Mallard Bay Apartments in the in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood starting from $2,390. The second greatest value Merrillville apartment is the 2BR Model at Meadow Lane Apartments starting at $1,180 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Liverpool neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Merrillville apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Bay ApartmentsThe Mallard 3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.74
Meadow Lane Apartments2BR2BR,1BA$1.14
Vita on GrantB2BR,1BA$1.56
Tiberon Trails2x1F2BR,1BA$1.55
Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes2X12BR,1BA$1.50
The Ridge ApartmentsPoplar2BR,2BA$1.41
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.74
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Small1BR,1BA$1.66
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.52

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Merrillville Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrillville Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Merrillville Apartment is $990 at Birchwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Merrillville Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Merrillville is starting from $1,075 at The Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merrillville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrillville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Evergreen and starts from $2,137.

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