Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN from $400(5 Rentals)

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3615 Grand
from $4751 Bedroom Apartments

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3615 GrandEast Chicago, IN 46312
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Virginia Apartments
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Virginia Apartments

6905-6915 Magoun AveHammond, IN 46324
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East Chicago, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Chicago Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Chicago, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Morton Apartments in the Fairmeadow neighborhood priced from $895. Douglas Pointe Apartments in the Bernice neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,210. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Chicago apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Douglas Pointe Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,210
TanglewoodPhase II, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,214

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN and Nearby

As of December 27, 2024 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $1.38 price per square foot A Model at Boulevard North Townhomes in the in the Fairmeadow neighborhood starting from $1,349. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the 2465 Birch Ave Model at 2465 Birch Ave, Unit apt2 starting at $1,200 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Marktown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Boulevard North TownhomesA2BR,1BA$1.38
2465 Birch Ave, Unit apt22465 Birch Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
The IllianaThe Marquette2BR,2BA$2.42
4745 Magoun Ave4745 Magoun Ave2BR,1BA$1.49
4436 Olcott Ave, Unit B4436 Olcott Ave2BR,1BA$1.62
Douglas Pointe Apartments2x12BR,1BA$1.85
TanglewoodPhase I, Floorplan A, 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.60
Morton Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$1.28

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Getting Around East Chicago, IN

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chicago Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chicago Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Chicago Apartment is $895 at Morton Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Chicago Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Chicago is starting from $965 at Morton Apartments.

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