Cheap Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN from $600 (7 Rentals)

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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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Merrillville, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merrillville, IN

Pricing Updated: 09/18/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Merrillville, IN area range in price from $850 to $6,911 with an overall median price of $4,618. The three Merrillville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bon Aire at $850, Meadowdale at $850, 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
Bon Aire$1,460$85016
Meadowdale$1,750$85017
Chapel Manor$2,043$93035
Old Merrillville$2,043$1,15031
Georgia Heights$4,330$85019
Crescent Lake$6,911$1,15011
Independence Hill$6,911$1,1506
Lottaville$6,911$85022
Southmoor$6,911$93041
Turkey Creek$6,911$85023

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
Meadowlane Apartments1BR/ 1BA1BR,1BA$985

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Merrillville area is the $1.19 price per square foot 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at 2100 N Main St in the in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood starting from $1,425. The second greatest value Merrillville apartment is the 2BR/ 1BA Model at Meadowlane Apartments starting at $1,120 with a $1.08 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.
2100 N Main St2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.19
Meadowlane Apartments2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.08
Fountain View Apartments2BR / 1BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Prairie Point ApartmentsBirchwood Reserve (1st Floor)2BR,1BA$1.92
Whitcomb Terrace ApartmentsHartford Open2BR,1BA$1.46
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.84
Brickshire ApartmentsThe Lancaster 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$2.01
Birchwood ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Hidden CreekDanube1BR,1BA$1.88
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.

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