Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Merrillville, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Merrillville
$1,449/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Merrillville is $1,449 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $451 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Merrillville
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Merrillville rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Merrillville, IN
Average rent prices in Merrillville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,399, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Merrillville run $1,169 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,424.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $982 |  2% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $1,179 | 7% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,409 | 1% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,825 | 19% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | No Change | 13% |
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 | $1,399 | 1% | 10% | |
Condos | $1,395 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $2,250 | 3% | 17% |
Studio
Average rent
$982
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,179
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,409
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
13%
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
$1,399
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
10%
Condos
Average rent
$1,395
Houses
Average rent
$2,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
17%
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
24%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Merrillville, IN is 11% higher than the median rent in Blue Island, IL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,300
6%$1,400
2%$1,425
19%$995
10%$1,250
$1,309
3%$1,650
12%$1,875
18%$2,100
23%$1,825
4%$1,162
9%$1,497
25%Discover rentals in Merrillville, IN
22h ago
120 E 54th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
1713 W 58th Ave #1, Merrillville, IN 46410
4 beds
2 baths
$2,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
7936 Taney Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
8h ago
2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,372–$2,114
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrillville
5721 Van Buren St #5721, Merrillville, IN 46410
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Merrillville
1 bed
0 baths
$1,050
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 23
8h ago
2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,372–$2,114
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
16h ago
1240 W 52nd Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$2,102
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
1d ago
7104 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,285–$1,799
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 22
16h ago
1240 W 52nd Dr, Merrillville, IN 46410
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$989–$2,102
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 28
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Merrillville
8251 Aviana Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
4 beds
2 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4h ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Merrillville
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 22
4h ago
House for rent in Merrillville
3 beds
1.5 baths
$1,795
Price dropped $100Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
20h ago
5629 Massachusetts St, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
120 E 54th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
23 W 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $1,449 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Merrillville?
Average rent prices in Merrillville have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Merrillville rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Merrillville is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $451 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 $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).