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Birchwood Apartments
$930 - $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: 04/11/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Merrillville, IN area range in price from $930 to $14,696 with an overall median price of $9,602. The three Merrillville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Meadowdale at $930, Bon Aire at $930, and Chapel Manor at $930. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Merrillville Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Meadowdale$1,570$93013
Bon Aire$2,000$93016
Chapel Manor$2,137$93074
Old Merrillville$2,137$1,06071
Crescent Lake$14,696$1,1616
Georgia Heights$14,696$93022
Independence Hill$14,696$1,26023
Lottaville$14,696$93024
Southmoor$14,696$93082
Turkey Creek$14,696$93035

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 $930. The Ridge Apartments in the Liverpool neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Merrillville apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
The Ridge ApartmentsFir1BR,1BA$975
Broadway Crossing Apartments271BR,1BA$1,060
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,202
Fountain View Apartments1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1,250
EvergreenA11BR,1BA$1,260
Brickshire ApartmentsThe Salisbury 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,288
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA2E1BR,1BA$1,299
Maple Leaf Apartments2.2A2BR,2BA$1,305

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN

As of April 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Merrillville area is the $1.64 price per square foot Capewood Model at Redwood Merrillville in the in the Independence Hill neighborhood starting from $2,649. The second greatest value Merrillville apartment is the 2.2A Model at Maple Leaf Apartments starting at $1,305 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Chapel Manor 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.
Redwood MerrillvilleCapewood2BR,2BA$1.64
Maple Leaf Apartments2.2A2BR,2BA$1.31
Tiberon Trails2x2A2BR,2BA$1.40
Harvest Ridge Apartment Homes2X12BR,1BA$1.50
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.32
Harvest Grove Apartment Homes1BD-Deluxe1BR,1BA$1.41
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA2E1BR,1BA$1.54
Fountain View Apartments1BR / 1BA1BR,1BA$1.67
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
The Ridge ApartmentsFir1BR,1BA$1.50

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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 $930 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 $1,020 at Birchwood Apartments.

What is the most affordable Merrillville Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Merrillville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Broadway Crossing Apartments and starts from $1,980.

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