Merrillville, IN rental market
Last updated September 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Merrillville, IN is $1,500.
$1,500
-$239
-$150
42
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $650 to $6,119.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $800 | 1 |
| $900 | 6 |
| $1,100 | 2 |
| $1,200 | 7 |
| $1,300 | 4 |
| $1,400 | 2 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 2 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 3 |
| $2,500 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 2 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $150 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,375 | $1,650 |
| Feb | $1,375 | $1,650 |
| Mar | $1,500 | $1,623 |
| Apr | $1,550 | $1,500 |
| May | $1,695 | $1,375 |
| Jun | $1,095 | $1,505 |
| Jul | $1,494 | $1,498 |
| Aug | $1,495 | $1,700 |
| Sep | $1,550 | $1,667 |
| Oct | $1,650 | No data |
| Nov | $1,695 | No data |
| Dec | $1,795 | No data |
Market temperature
The Merrillville, IN rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Merrillville, IN is 27% lower than the national average.
$1,500
$2,045
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Merrillville, IN?
The average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,500.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Merrillville, IN?
Houses in Merrillville, IN rent between $650 - $6,119 with an average rent of $1,500.
3. How has the rent in Merrillville, IN changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Merrillville, IN decreased by $150
4. How much has the rent in Merrillville, IN increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Merrillville, IN decreased by $239
5. How many available rentals are there in Merrillville, IN?
There are currently 42 rentals available in Merrillville, IN.
6. How do rent prices in Merrillville, IN compare with the national average?
The average rent in Merrillville, IN is $1,500 — 26.65% lower the national average of $2,045.