Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Old Merrillville Neighborhood of Merrillville, IN from $1,000 (12 Rentals)

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Old Merrillville, Merrillville, IN Local Guide

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 2100 N Main St priced from $1,125. Huntington Cove Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,223. Here are the most affordable Old Merrillville apartments for rent in Merrillville, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,125
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,223
EvergreenA11BR,1BA$1,280
Vita on GrantA1BR,1BA$1,325
Broadway Crossing Apartments271BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Old Merrillville, IN

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Old Merrillville area is the $1.75 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 $2,401. The second greatest value Old Merrillville apartment is the Birchwood Reserve (1st Floor) Model at Prairie Point Apartments starting at $1,825 with a $1.87 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Mallard Bay ApartmentsThe Mallard 3 BR 2 BA3BR,2BA$1.75
Prairie Point ApartmentsBirchwood Reserve (1st Floor)2BR,1BA$1.87
Brickshire ApartmentsThe Oxford 1 BR 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.75
Vita on GrantA1BR,1BA$1.77
2100 N Main St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Huntington Cove ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.69
EvergreenA11BR,1BA$1.83
Broadway Crossing Apartments271BR,1BA$2.21

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

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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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Old Merrillville, Merrillville, and the greater Merrillville area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, places to raise kids, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $1,125 at 2100 N Main St.

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 $1,425 at 2100 N Main St.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.