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Average Rent in Merrillville 46410 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Merrillville 46410, Merrillville, IN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,347/mo
Lowest Available
$1,263/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Merrillville 46410 vs Merrillville, IN Average
Merrillville 46410 is cheaper than the Merrillville, IN average by $209/mo (13%). The citywide average is $1,556/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Merrillville 46410?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Merrillville 46410 is $1,347 per month across 3 apartment communities and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is Huntington Cove Apartments starting at $1,263/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,347/mo.
Prices range from $1,263 to $1,456 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 7 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Merrillville 46410
Rent Prices by Apartment in Merrillville 46410
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington Cove Apartments | $1,263/mo | $1,288/mo | 5 | 4.1 |
| Brickshire Apartments | $1,368/mo | $1,418/mo | 3 | 4 |
| Whitcomb Terrace Apartments | $1,375/mo | $1,390/mo | 2 | 4.1 |
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$54,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,347/mo.
Comfortable income
$65,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,263/mo), you need to earn at least $51,000/year.
Cost of living in Merrillville 46410
We only have live rent data for Merrillville 46410 so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,347 |
| Estimated total | $1,347/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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