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4270 Adams St

3801 Tennessee St

3955 Ohio St

4383 Connecticut St
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4136 W Ridge Rd

4932 Pennsylvania St

4393 Kentucky St

703 N Grant St
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701 N Grant St

4967 Carolina St

645 W 39th Ave
Merrillville, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Merrillville?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Merrillville 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,514 | $1,200 | $2,200 |
Merrillville 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,022 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
Merrillville 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,519 | $1,100 | $3,995 |
Merrillville 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
Merrillville 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $850 | $850 | $850 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Merrillville, IN
Pricing Updated: 06/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Merrillville, IN area range in price from $700 to $2,600 with an overall median price of $2,285. The three Merrillville neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bon Aire at $700, Georgia Heights at $700, and Meadowdale at $700. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Merrillville Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Bon Aire | $1,782 | $700 | 10 |
Georgia Heights | $2,000 | $700 | 25 |
Meadowdale | $2,000 | $700 | 18 |
Chapel Manor | $2,350 | $2,085 | 2 |
Lottaville | $2,375 | $700 | 6 |
Turkey Creek | $2,412 | $700 | 8 |
Old Merrillville | $2,450 | $2,250 | 2 |
Crescent Lake | $2,600 | $1,945 | 4 |
Independence Hill | $2,600 | $1,945 | 3 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
The Ridge Apartments | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
Meadowlane Apartments | 1BR/ 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Tiberon Trails Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Evergreen Luxury Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN
As of June 24, 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 5041 Jefferson St Model at 5041 Jefferson St, Unit 5041 starting at $1,100 with a $0.95 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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2100 N Main St | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
5041 Jefferson St, Unit 5041 | 5041 Jefferson St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Mallard Bay Apartments | The Reflection 2 BR 2 BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Meadowlane Apartments | 2BR/ 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Fountain View Apartments | 2BR / 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.31 |
Huntington Cove Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Vita Luxury Apartments On Grant | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Tiberon Trails Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
Birchwood Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
The Ridge Apartments | Fir | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Merrillville
What type of rentals are currently available in Merrillville?
There are currently 126 Apartments for Rent in Merrillville, IN with pricing that ranges from $850 to $4,391. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Merrillville ranging from $700 to $3,995.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Merrillville?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Merrillville ranges from $700 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $1,500.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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