What's the average rent in Merrillville, IN?

Rental Market Trends in Merrillville, IN

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of July 2026, the average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,722 per month, which is 12% lower than the national average rent of $1,951 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,722

-1.6%-$28 decrease month-over-month

15.5%$231 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,450

HOUSES

$1,875

TOWNHOUSES

$2,300

As of July 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Merrillville, IN at $1,450 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $2,300 per month. Houses average $1,875 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,282
2 Bedrooms	$1,376
3 Bedrooms	$1,665
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$1,722

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Merrillville, IN is $1,282 per month, followed by $1,376 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,665 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$2,300

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Merrillville, IN is $1,500 per month, followed by $1,650 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,233
2 Bedrooms	$1,511
3 Bedrooms	$1,500
4 Bedrooms	$14,187
All	$1,511

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN is $1,233 per month, followed by $1,511 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $14,187 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,000
2 Bedrooms	$1,350
3 Bedrooms	$1,850
4 Bedrooms	$2,850
All	$1,875

As of July 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Merrillville, IN is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,350 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,850 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,850 for a 4 bedroom house.