Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Average rent in
Merrillville, IN

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Last updated on January 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Merrillville, IN is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,400

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

27

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Merrillville, IN is $1,400. This is -26%, or $500, lower than the national average.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

61%
27%
3%
8%
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

66%
34%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Merrillville, IN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Merrillville, IN have increased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 3% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Merrillville, IN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Merrillville, IN is $1,285. A 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN costs about $1,206 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,310. Houses for rent in Merrillville, IN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,725.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,125

2%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,307

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,725

8%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,100

25%

44%

Studio

$909

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$909

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,307

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

25%

Last year

44%

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.

Compare rent prices in Merrillville, IN to other cities

Median rent prices in Merrillville, IN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Blue Island, IL.

Merrillville

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by30%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Merrillville, IN is 6% higher than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.

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6880 Fillmore Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
6735 Van Buren Place, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
5626 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
3072 West 55th Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
6092 Cleveland St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
202 E 68th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
838 W 67th Ln, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
5501 Van Buren St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
1140 W 86th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
6909 Pennsylvania St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
6686 Connecticut St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
5488 Maryland St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
7559 Washington Court, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
8226 Ellsworth Ct, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
735 E 61st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
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5717 Cleveland St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
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Discover rentals in Merrillville, IN

Meadow Lane Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Meadow Lane Apartments

120 E 54th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410

2 beds

1 bath

$1,120–$1,140

Apartment for rent

6969 Jackson Court - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

6969 Jackson Court

6969 Jackson Ct, Merrillville, IN 46410

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

23 W 73rd Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Merrillville

3 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

5626 Massachusetts St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merrillville

House for rent

202 E 68th Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Merrillville

House for rent

Available Jan 4