Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Merrillville, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Merrillville
$1,510/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrillville is $1,510 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrillville
27
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrillville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merrillville, IN
Average rent prices in Merrillville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Merrillville, IN
Rent prices in Merrillville vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Merrillville is $1,327, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrillville run $1,211 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,349.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $795 | 48% | 56% | |
1 bedroom | $1,170 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | No Change |  16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,795 | 3% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,950 | 6% | 90% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merrillville, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,327 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$795
Last 30 days
48%
Last year
56%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,170
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
90%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Merrillville, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,327
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Merrillville, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Merrillville, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Merrillville and Blue Island by all bedroom counts and property types.
Merrillville
23%lower than the national median
31%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrillville, IN is 12% higher than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,350
9%$1,275
12%$1,215
16%$1,100
12%$1,200
3%$1,349
7%$1,382
2%$1,500
3%$2,999
10%$1,995
19%$1,200
52%$1,354
13%Discover rentals in Merrillville, IN
8h ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Merrillville
505 Wavenue, Merrillville, IN 46410
4 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
House for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
925 W 89th Pl #1, Merrillville, IN 46410
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
Available Jun 9
1d ago
2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,948
Apartment for rent
4d ago
23 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1240 W 52nd Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,089–$1,762
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,948
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Merrillville
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,495
House for rent
Available Jun 11
3d ago
7104 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,330
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1240 W 52nd Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,089–$1,762
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
7104 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,330
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrillville
2570 W 63rd Ave #3E, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
7451 Hendricks St, Merrillville, IN 46410
4 beds
2 baths
$2,950
House for rent
2h ago
1240 W 52nd Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299–$1,649
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 27
4d ago
23 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
7104 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Merrillville, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Merrillville rental market.
How much is rent in Merrillville?
The average rent in Merrillville is $1,510 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrillville?
Average rent prices in Merrillville have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Merrillville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrillville is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Merrillville?
To comfortably afford rent in Merrillville, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Merrillville?
The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN is $1,244, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,508.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).