2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Merrillville, IN
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Merrillville, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +7% lower than the citywide median of $1,550 and +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $709 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $884 |
| 3 | East Chicago | $930 |
| 4 | Logansport | $930 |
| 5 | Marion | $930 |
| 6 | New Castle | $930 |
| 7 | Richmond | $940 |
| 8 | Angola | $970 |
| 9 | Delphi | $970 |
| 10 | La Porte | $978 |
| 11 | Muncie | $978 |
| 12 | Kokomo | $990 |
| 13 | Michigan City | $1,020 |
| 14 | Terre Haute | $1,023 |
| 15 | Elkhart | $1,055 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,870 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,790 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,783 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,620 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,620 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,600 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,580 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,577 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,540 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,510 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $1,460 |
| 12 | Munster | $1,450 |
| 13 | Merrillville (this page) | $1,440 |
| 14 | Noblesville | $1,415 |
| 15 | Lowell | $1,390 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Merrillville.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Merrillville |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point, IN | 5.3 mi | $1,380 | $-60 (-4%) |
| Gary, IN | 5.7 mi | $1,170 | $-270 (-19%) |
| Hobart, IN | 6.6 mi | $1,220 | $-220 (-15%) |
| Lake Station, IN | 8.2 mi | $1,240 | $-200 (-14%) |
| Highland, IN | 9.7 mi | $1,390 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Munster, IN | 12.6 mi | $1,450 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Portage, IN | 13 mi | $1,210 | $-230 (-16%) |
| East Chicago, IN | 14.2 mi | $930 | $-510 (-35%) |
| Lansing, IL | 16.1 mi | $1,530 | +$90 (+6%) |
| Lowell, IN | 16.6 mi | $1,390 | $-50 (-3%) |
| Calumet City, IL | 17.7 mi | $1,430 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Valparaiso, IN | 18.3 mi | $1,295 | $-145 (-10%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Merrillville — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Merrillville?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Merrillville, Indiana is $1,440 per month. This is +7% below the citywide median of $1,550.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Merrillville?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $57,600 ($4,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $27.69/hour at a full-time job.
Is Merrillville expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Merrillville's 2-bedroom median of $1,440 is +13% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Merrillville rank for 2-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 2-bedroom data, Merrillville ranks #53 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Merrillville?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Crown Point ($1,380), Gary ($1,170), Hobart ($1,220).