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 May 2026, the average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,900 per month, which is about the same as the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,900

5.6%$100 increase month-over-month

38.2%$525 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$1,556

HOUSES

$2,350

TOWNHOUSES

$2,300

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Merrillville, IN at $1,556 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,350 per month. Townhomes average $2,300 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,347
2 Bedrooms	$1,495
3 Bedrooms	$2,170
4 Bedrooms	$2,650
All	$1,900

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Merrillville, IN is $1,347 per month, followed by $1,495 for a 2 bedroom rental, $2,170 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $2,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,795
3 Bedrooms	$1,845
4 Bedrooms	$2,450
All	$2,300

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Merrillville, IN is $1,795 per month, followed by $1,845 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $2,450 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$750
2 Bedrooms	$1,475
3 Bedrooms	$1,510
4 Bedrooms	$14,211
All	$1,495

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN is $750 per month, followed by $1,475 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,510 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $14,211 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

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

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