Merrillville Apartments for Rent

About Merrillville

Merrillville can be found in northwest Indiana, eight miles south of Gary and 42 miles from Chicago. Renters will have public bus service available on several major roadways, although depending on where you live you may want to have a car. For out of town travel, Merrillville apartment residents can use the Gary/Chicago International Airport found north of here off I-90 near Lake Michigan.

There are several healthcare facilities in the area including Methodist Hospital South Lake Campus and St Anthony Medical Center south of city. You can also find lots of retail, hotels and auto dealers within Merrillville IN.

You might enjoy doing some shopping near your Merrillville apartment along Route 30. The area includes the Westlake Shopping Center, Sam’s Club, Wal-Mart Supercenter and Target providing you a choice of popular shops where you can stock up on food and supplies for your new rental.

For entertainment near your Merrillville apartment you might catch some auto races at the nearby Illiana Motor Speedway. Kids will enjoy the pools and slides and parents can relax on the Bayou River Ride at Deep River Waterpark. You can get a great workout on the lengthy the Erie Lackawana Trail which intersects the western side of Merrillville.

Many of the Merrillville apartment communities are located close to highway 55 or near the entrance ramps to I-65 enabling renters to get a jump start on their commute.

A post office in Merrillville is located at 303 West 80th Place. The phone number is 219-769-9010.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Merrillville, IN and nearby cities: