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Morton Apartments
3812-3818 169th StHammond, IN 46323
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East Chicago, IN Local Guide
Chicago Avenue in East Chicago, Indiana by Dennisyerger84 is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Chicago?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap East Chicago 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $895 | $1,850 |
| Cheap East Chicago 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,373 | $795 | $2,822 |
| Cheap East Chicago 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,209 | $1,049 | $1,340 |
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chicago, IN
As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chicago area is the $0.70 price per square foot 922 Summer St Model at 922 Summer St, Unit 2 in the in the Roxana neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value East Chicago apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 2229-2243 169th St starting at $1,395 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Fairmeadow neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chicago apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 922 Summer St, Unit 2 | 922 Summer St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 2229-2243 169th St | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Boulevard North Townhomes | A | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Illiana | The Whihala | 2BR,2BA | $2.21 |
| Tanglewood | Phase II, Floorplan C, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Morton Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Douglas Pointe Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
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Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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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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