1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Merrillville, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, Indiana as of October 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $1,562 and +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Merrillville
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Merrillville
Compare Merrillville's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Porte | $689 |
| 2 | Richmond | $720 |
| 3 | New Castle | $730 |
| 4 | Angola | $740 |
| 5 | Marion | $740 |
| 6 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 7 | Logansport | $780 |
| 8 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 9 | Muncie | $800 |
| 10 | Terre Haute | $810 |
| 11 | Evansville | $835 |
| 12 | Michigan City | $840 |
| 13 | Warsaw | $860 |
| 14 | Anderson | $868 |
| 15 | Elkhart | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,600 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,530 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,527 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,390 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,385 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,370 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,350 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,343 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,310 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,290 |
| 11 | Noblesville | $1,210 |
| 12 | Sellersburg | $1,200 |
| 13 | Merrillville (this page) | $1,190 |
| 14 | Plainfield | $1,180 |
| 15 | Greenwood | $1,165 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Merrillville.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Merrillville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point, IN | 5.3 mi | $1,140 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Gary, IN | 5.7 mi | $963 | $-227 (-19%) |
| Hobart, IN | 6.6 mi | $1,000 | $-190 (-16%) |
| Schererville, IN | 8 mi | $1,120 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Highland, IN | 9.7 mi | $1,140 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Portage, IN | 13 mi | $1,000 | $-190 (-16%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 14.2 mi | $770 | $-420 (-35%) |
| Lansing, IL | 16.1 mi | $1,360 | +$170 (+14%) |
| Lowell, IN | 16.6 mi | $1,140 | $-50 (-4%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 17.7 mi | $1,270 | +$80 (+7%) |
| Chicago Heights, IL | 17.9 mi | $1,250 | +$60 (+5%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 18.3 mi | $1,065 | $-125 (-11%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Merrillville — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Merrillville?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Merrillville, Indiana is $1,190 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $1,562.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Merrillville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $47,600 ($3,967/month gross), which works out to roughly $22.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Merrillville expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Merrillville's 1-bedroom median of $1,190 is +15% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 35th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Merrillville rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 60 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Merrillville ranks #48 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Merrillville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Crown Point ($1,140), Gary ($963), Hobart ($1,000).