Average Rent in Merrillville, IN
3 apartment buildings, 14 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,621/mo
median $1,570
market average
Cheapest
$1,309/mo
Whitcomb Terrace Apartments
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
14
available now
Merrillville, IN Resident Access
City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips.
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 3 properties in Merrillville, IN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Merrillville, IN Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Whitcomb Terrace Apartments
3944 W 77th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Huntington Cove Apartments
2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Brickshire Apartments
9000 Lincoln St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whitcomb Terrace Apartments 3944 W 77th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA | $1,309 | $1,363 | $1.50/ft² | 4.1 (221) | 5 |
| 2 | Huntington Cove Apartments 2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA | $1,544 | $1,600 | $1.64/ft² | 4.1 (487) | 6 |
| 3 | Brickshire Apartments 9000 Lincoln St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA | $1,811 | $2,093 | $1.78/ft² | 4 (393) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Whitcomb Terrace Apartments
4.1 (221)3944 W 77th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Huntington Cove Apartments
4.1 (487)2040 E 84th St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
Brickshire Apartments
4 (393)9000 Lincoln St, Merrillville, IN 46410, USA
By Area
Merrillville, IN neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
Merrillville, IN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,621 per month, based on 14 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,309 at Whitcomb Terrace Apartments to $2,376 at Brickshire Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,441/mo | $1,375/mo | 3 |
| 2 Bed | $1,545/mo | $1,309/mo | 9 |
| 3 Bed | $2,234/mo | $2,091/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Merrillville, IN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Merrillville, IN averages $1,441/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,545/mo. At the local median household income of $64,791, that works out to 30% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Merrillville, IN at $1,304/mo. The current tracked market average runs 24% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Merrillville, IN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Merrillville, IN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,621/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,309/mo), you need to earn at least $52,000/year.
Median household income in Merrillville, IN is $64,791 , about 17% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Merrillville, IN
Overall prices in Merrillville, IN runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 102.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Merrillville, IN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,621 |
| Utilities | $477 |
| Groceries | $563 |
| Transportation | $1,138 |
| Healthcare | $555 |
| Other goods and services | $888 |
| Estimated total | $5,242/mo |
Population
36,343
Median household income
$64,791
Census median rent
$1,304/mo
Census rent burden
32.6%
Median age
41.3
Mean commute
32 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Indiana
How Merrillville, IN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Merrillville, IN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers, IN | $1,921 | +19% | +1.6% | 14 |
| Greenwood, IN | $1,524 | -6% | +1.3% | 14 |
| Carmel, IN | $1,660 | +2% | +2.1% | 11 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $1,238 | -24% | +6.5% | 11 |
| Westfield, IN | $1,878 | +16% | +1.2% | 11 |
| Bloomington, IN | $1,243 | -23% | -9.9% | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Merrillville, IN?
The average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,621 per month, based on 14 units across 3 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Merrillville, IN?
The median asking rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,570 per month, computed from 14 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,621/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Merrillville, IN?
The lowest available rent in Merrillville, IN starts at $1,309 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN?
1-bedroom apartments in Merrillville, IN average $1,441/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,375/mo across 3 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, IN?
2-bedroom apartments in Merrillville, IN average $1,545/mo. Units start from $1,309/mo across 9 units currently listed.
Rent Trends in Merrillville, IN
Track how apartment prices are changing over time.
Missing your neighborhood?
Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours.
Get Started