
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Merrillville Neighborhood of Merrillville, IN from $1,000 (8 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Old Merrillville area of Merrillville.


Huntington Cove Apartments

Evergreen

Maple Leaf Apartments
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Brickshire Apartments

Vita on Grant

2100 N Main St

Fountain View Apartments
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Old Merrillville, Merrillville, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Old Merrillville?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Merrillville Studio Apartments | $2,185 | $2,185 | $2,185 |
| Old Merrillville 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,492 | $1,070 | $1,913 |
| Old Merrillville 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,739 | $1,200 | $2,335 |
| Old Merrillville 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $1,665 | $3,256 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 8 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Old Merrillville Neighborhood of Merrillville, IN.
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Cheapest Available Old Merrillville Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Old Merrillville area of Merrillville, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Broadway Crossing Apartments priced from $1,060. 2100 N Main St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here are the most affordable Old Merrillville apartments for rent in Merrillville, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadway Crossing Apartments | 27 | 1BR,1BA | $1,060 |
| 2100 N Main St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Huntington Cove Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,203 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Merrillville, IN
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Merrillville area is the $1.73 price per square foot Birchwood 2nd Floor Model at Prairie Point Apartments in the in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood starting from $1,813. The second greatest value Old Merrillville apartment is the The Wakefield 2 BR 1 BA Model at Brickshire Apartments starting at $1,662 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Crown Point neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Old Merrillville apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Point Apartments | Birchwood 2nd Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Brickshire Apartments | The Wakefield 2 BR 1 BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Broadway Crossing Apartments | 27 | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Mallard Bay Apartments | The Drake 1 BR 1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| Fountain View Apartments | 1BR / 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Vita on Grant | A | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| 2100 N Main St | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Huntington Cove Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
| Evergreen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
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Best Local Schools in Old Merrillville, Merrillville, IN
Homer Iddings Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Old Merrillville Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Merrillville Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Old Merrillville Apartment is $1,060 at Broadway Crossing Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Old Merrillville Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Old Merrillville is starting from $1,350 at Fountain View Apartments.
What is the most affordable Old Merrillville Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Old Merrillville Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brickshire Apartments and starts from $2,072.
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